"I'm really concerned about our democracy," said Dylan, a data engineer. "I hope we have the power to save it and make it greater than before. My vote is a piece of power."
The fire service said there had been damage to the ceiling, but no artefacts being stored in the building had been affected before a stop message was received at 20:31 BST."Had the building have not had a working automatic fire alarm, the fire would have gone unnoticed for a considerable time and the building would have probably been lost," a spokesperson for the fire service said.
When crews arrived at the scene, they had to isolate the electricity to the property and remove the ceiling to access the fire within the void.UK Power Networks was also in attendance and the fire service said the electrical supply would be "out for a while".A spokesperson for Ipswich Borough Council said they were "grateful" for the fire service's quick response.
"An early inspection indicates that there was no significant damage to the items stored in this location," they said."We also wish to make it clear that this fire was not in the main museum building which is currently being refurbished and we do not expect it to impact on the delivery of that project."
The 144-year-old museum on High Street has been closed since 2022 for a substantial renovation to create an additional gallery, new educational space, new cafe and improved toilets.
The site was expected to reopen this year, but was"We know engaging in projects around the arts improves long-term outcomes for young people," said Aaron Davies, from Action for Children.
"This particular project allows us to design a space where young people can create a sense of community, peer support and pride where they live."Guernsey Arts said it was "thrilled" to help provide "more positive, social environments" for young people.
Artists must submit their design to Jade@arts.gg, with "AFC Mural" in the subject line.A train sculpture which has become the target of vandals is to be renovated.