Firefighters race to another blaze at 'famous' fire-stricken Manchester venue
Firefighters descended on a blaze-stricken derelict former Manchester venue again following another fire.
The old Vasa club in Blackley erupted into flames in April last year. There was a major emergency services presence following a huge blaze at the building on White Moss Road.
Another fire broke out at the site this afternoon. Firefighters were called out at 3.45pm and found rubbish ablaze within the building.
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They spent about 40 minutes tackling the fire.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: 'Shortly after 3:45pm this afternoon (Sunday 14th June), three fire engines from Manchester Central and Broughton fire stations were called to reports of a fire in a derelict building on White Moss Road, Manchester.
'Firefighters arrived quickly and use one hose reel to extinguish the fire involving a small quantity of rubbish within the building. Firefighters were in attendance for around forty minutes.'
Harpurhey councillor Pat Karney was among those who reminisced about the venue in the aftermath of last year's blaze. He said: "One of the most famous venues in north Manchester.
"So many people will have great memories of the centre.
"What a shame it has ended up like this."
Police launched an investigation into the cause of the huge fire.
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