Abergavenny fire: Children’s charity loses everything in blaze

But despite the team endeavour, she added, the “old, iconic building could not be saved”.

The row of shops affected by the fire was in the town centre, and residents said the loss would be felt greatly by the community.

The Magic Cottage had taken over the unit last year, which was previously occupied for nearly a century by family-run department store Richards of Abergavenny.

Ms Reynolds said the team’s thoughts were with all those affected, including the building’s owner Alan Griffiths, and thanked the community and her staff for their unwavering support.

“The next few months will be a time of uncertainty for us as a charity, however we will do our very best to keep offering the help and support that we give to our Magic families, schools and hospitals,” she said.