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Blaze at Manchester's historic Wythenshawe Hall

Fifty firefighters are tackling a blaze at Wythenshawe Hall. The 500-year-old timber building is currently alight. Crews are trying to contain the fire in the roof space.

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Police say Wythenshawe Hall fire is 'being treated as suspicious'

Credit: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

Greater Manchester Police say the fire at Wythenshawe Hall in Manchester is being treated as suspicious.

Police officers and the fire service have begun a preliminary investigation of the building and are now appealing for anyone who may have and information to come forward.

“The investigation into how this fire began is in it’s infancy, however we are now treating it as suspicious. “We are appealing for anyone who may have any information or may have seen anyone in the area in the early hours of this morning to come forward.

“This is a devastating fire in a beautiful building and we are determined to get to the bottom of how this could have happened.

“Luckily, no one was injured, but the damage to the building and its contents will have a lasting impact on the community, and those who dedicated their lives to Wythenshawe Hall."

– Inspector Luke Breakspear
  • Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 4882, 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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