Devastating fire burns historic rugby club's clubhouse to the ground

A devastating fire has ripped through a historic rugby club's headquarters, leaving its members in a 'state of shock'. The blaze engulfed Penarth Athletic Club near Cardiff, Wales, in the early hours of Monday morning. The clubhouse, which has been reduced to a hollow shell filled with debris, served as the headquarters for the seaside town's rugby, cricket and hockey teams. Fire crews and emergency services rushed to the scene at around 5am, with the inferno brought under control several hours later. Dramatic footage captured by shocked bystanders shows intense orange flames flickering in the dark while thick, black smoke fills the air.