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February 13, 2005

32 Storey Skyscraper destroyed in Marid's worst fire.

A fire was reported on the high floors of one of Madrid's most prominent skyscrapers late Saturday night. The fire was finally extinguished by late Sunday evening, however authorities believe the worst it yet to come.

It is believed the fire, which reached temperatures exceeding 1,400 degress (F), has weakened the steel structure of the building. Experts fear the entire building may collapse as a result of the extended exposure to the high temperatures.

The 32-storey 'Windsor Building' lies in the what's often reffered to as Spain's 'Little Manhattan', the financial district of Spain. The building began construction in 1973 took 6 years to complete.

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