PHOTOS show the extent a Grade-II listed building has been damaged by a fire.

The Swiss Cottage dates back to the late nineteenth century and adjoins 7Bone burger restaurant in Portswood Road, Southampton.

Daily Echo: Swiss Cottage. Photo: Tom OrdeSwiss Cottage. Photo: Tom Orde

As reported, 75 firefighters tackled a blaze on Friday night at the restaurant. Some 17 people were evacuated when the fire broke out just before 8pm.

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The two-storey Swiss Cottage was converted to student accommodation in 1968 and was listed in 1981.

Photos from blaze aftermath show how its roof has been badly damaged.

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