2010 Fire
On February 7, 2010, a fire severely damaged the west wing and caused part of the roof to collapse. No art was damaged, being removed along with furniture to allow for restorations to the west wing. Initial examinations of the damage suggested an electrical fault from wiring in the roof may have sparked the fire.
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“Love and hatred are not blind, but are blinded by the fire they bear within themselves.”
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