Cinecitta studios fire - in pictures

The ancient Roman Basilica Giulia and the temple of Jupiter, as used in the television series Rome. Photograph: Beatrice Larco/AP

Firefighters outside the studio in the early hours of this morning Photograph: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP

Flames leapt up to 40 metres in the air and spread over an area of 3,000 sq metres Photograph: Massimo Percossi/EPA

Dozens of firefighters worked to get the blaze under control Photograph: Massimo Percossi/EPA

Although the Rome set was partially destroyed, no fatalities or injuries were reported Photograph: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP