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Princes Street’s iconic Debenhams site is in chaos after a devastating fire left its facade dangerously unstable—eight to twelve meters of stonework hanging loose, with pieces already falling. Engineers have installed a steel frame to stabilize it, but before lifting it into place, they must clear debris, dismantle damaged sections, and rebuild with new bricks—all by hand, weather permitting. Even a breeze can halt work, and trams are banned due to falling masonry risks. The stabilization could take up to four weeks, pushing the street closure past August 26th, while tram service between Newhaven and the city center remains suspended indefinitely.

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