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The Independent
9 hours ago
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- The Independent
Video shows stark aftermath of manor house blaze
A significant fire erupted at Woolton Hall, a Grade I-listed manor house in Liverpool, on Tuesday evening. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was called shortly after 8pm, deploying up to nine fire engines to tackle the blaze, with residents advised to keep windows and doors closed. Firefighters were unable to enter the three-storey stone-built property due to safety concerns, as assessed by a building surveyor. In the above video, you can watch crews continue to work at the scene, damping down and checking for hot spots. The privately owned hall, built in 1704, sustained a collapsed roof, and has been the subject of preservation efforts by local campaigners, having also faced a suspected arson attack in 2019.
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Moment Grade I-listed manor is engulfed in flames - as crews battle to extinguish inferno
A major fire has engulfed a Grade I-listed building in Merseyside as local residents have begun lamenting the blaze as a 'travesty' and 'tragic end' to the historic landmark. Dozens of firefighters have already spent hours tackling the blaze, which erupted on Tuesday evening at the dilapidated Woolton Hall. Videos and pictures being shared widely online show flames taking hold at the three-storey property in Speke Road, Liverpool, while neighbours have reported seeing the smoke from miles away. Woolton Hall is one of the oldest buildings in the city and dates back to 1704. Over the centuries it has been a manor home, a private school and an army hospital. It was saved from demolition in the 1980s and granted Grade I-listed status. The building was previously saved from a fire in 2019 and was added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk register as a Category A site two years later. Merseyside Fire and Rescue said: 'There are currently nine fire engines and an aerial appliance on scene with the aerial appliance and main jet hoses in use fighting the fire to the exterior of the building. 'A multi-agency meeting has taken place with police and a building surveyor, who has assessed the building and advised it would be unsafe to commit firefighters to the interior of the building. 'The incident continues and will do for some considerable time.' Jonathon Wild has been campaigning for years to save the historic building from ruin. He said: 'This is the same as Liverpool Cathedral going on fire. The same category listing. 'I am absolutely devastated that this has happened and I ask that the powers that be hold a full investigation in to this fire and the outcome is that this building is somehow rebuilt.' Drivers were warned to stay away from the area, while residents have been warned to keep their doors and windows closed.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Huge blaze engulfs historic Grade I listed building causing roof to collapse
A huge blaze erupted at a historic Grade I listed building in Merseyside with smoke plumes seen for miles and the roof collapsing on Tuesday (August 19). Dozens of firefighters were called to tackle the fire at Woolton Hall. Videos and pictures being shared widely online showed how the fire had taken hold of the former country house on Speke Road in Liverpool. Smoke from the fire at the Grade I listed building could be seen as far away as Prescot as crews continued to tackle the incident late into the evening. READ MORE: UK households warned of rules if neighbour's tree is blocking sunlight in your home or garden READ MORE: EuroMillions results LIVE: Lottery numbers for £210MILLION draw on Tuesday, August 19 Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here Woolton Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Liverpool, dating back to 1704. Over the centuries it has been a manor home, a private school and an army hospital. It was saved from demolition in the 1980s and was granted Grade I-listed status. The building was hit by a huge fire in 2019 and was added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk register as a Category A site two years later. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the three storey building was fully alight and that crews had been called shortly after 8pm. An avoid the area warning was also put in place. "Fire crews have been called to a fire at Woolton Hall, Speke Road, Woolton, Liverpool this evening. Crews were alerted at 8.09pm and on scene at 8.16pm, with five fire engines and an aerial appliance in attendance," a spokesperson said. "Crews arrived to find a three storey stone built building fully involved in fire around 40 by 30 metres in size. "Water supplies have been established and Merseyside Police are on scene assisting with traffic management, the road has been closed in both directions. Please avoid the area. "The building, measuring 100 by 100 metres in size is well alight and the roof has collapsed. The incident has been divided into sectors and an MFRS service drone has been deployed to gain situational awareness from height. "Residents nearby should keep doors and windows closed. If you have an existing medical condition, keep medicines nearby and dial NHS 111 if any ill effects are experienced." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Huge fire at abandoned Woolton Hall mansion in Liverpool
Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at an abandoned Grade I-listed manor house in in 1704, Woolton Hall previously served as a hotel, an army hospital, a convent and a school but had fallen into disrepair in recent years. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the site, on Speke Road in Woolton, at 20:16 BST and have closed roads in the area as crews try to bring the fire under control. Drone footage shared with the BBC shows the building's roof completely engulfed in flames and partially collapsed. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
