Beds Fire and Rescue Service stated: "Crews have now extinguished the derelict building fire in Upper George St. The first floor was completely destroyed by the fire and the roof was severely damaged. Crews are now dampening down the building and making the scene safe."
![Fire at Upper George Street](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/T0FLMTE5MzMzMzk2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
![Upper George Street and surrounding streets were closed](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/T0FLMTE5MzMzMzk3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
![A police cordon was put in place](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/T0FLMTE5MzMzMzk4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
![Neighbouring Maple Dental Practice was evacuated along with other nearby businesses](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/T0FLMTE5MzMzMzk5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Cordon in place
Neighbouring Maple Dental Practice was evacuated along with other nearby businesses | jpimedia
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