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Libanus Chapel was a grade II listed building in Cwmbwrla, Swansea. The original building was built in 1867 and an extension was added to it in 1906. After a decline in membership, the chapel shut in 2000.
Fire and Demolition
In the early hours of Saturday 21 January 2012, a fire was started at the chapel. Media reports suggested that it was an arson attack. The blaze was discovered at 04.20 GMT and at its height 50 firefighters were at the scene. As a result of the fire, it was announced that the remains of the building would be demolished on the grounds of safety.
References
Libanus Chapel, Swansea Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA