Fire crews and emergency services swooped to tackle the inferno at Penarth Rugby Club near Cardiff, Wales at around 5am this morning The fire broke out earlier today (December 1) (Image: @PenarthClub/X)

A huge blaze has torn through the clubhouse of a historic sports ground this morning. The fire ravaged Penarth Rugby Club near Cardiff, Wales, which also serves as the base for the seaside town's cricket and hockey teams.

Firefighters and emergency services rushed to combat the inferno at around 5am, reports WalesOnline . Images circulating on social media show huge flames coming from Penarth Athletic Club on Lavernock Road, with some parts of the building left destroyed.

The fire was brought under control just under three hours later. The club said: "Absolutely devastating new

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