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Kitchen-Fire Damages Reykjavik Landmark

A fire which started in the Kebabhusid in downtown Reykjavík did significant damage to the historic building at Laekjargata 2. The building is one of two major historic timber houses in the downtown area, the other being the famed Hressingarskálinn.

Authorities were able to contain the fire at the popular kebab and chip shop within an hour. There is no estimate on damages as of yet.

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