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The roof of 12th Century St Mary the Virgin Church in Wimbotsham, near Downham Market, collapsed and the majority of the building has been damaged, according to the fire service.and when firefighters from Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service arrived they found the roof in flames.The huge blaze was reported at 6.07am and when firefighters from Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service arrived they found the roof alight.Station manager Terry Pinto said: 'We have been able to save some of the building through early intervention but it is a very sad day.'The Anglican church is normally always open to the public.