WASHINGTON, D.C. : Blaze Damages Treasury Building
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A fire in the Treasury Building was brought under control about 3 1/2 hours after hundreds of government workers were evacuated from the stately 19th century building next to the White House. The fire erupted on the roof of the 125-year-old structure in the afternoon, and fire officials said heavy smoke filled the top floor and basement of the five-story building. Dense smoke could be seen billowing from the roof three hours after the fire began.
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