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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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Arson attack - Front door may be seat of Wythenshawe Hall fire

It's believed a fire which devastated Wythenshawe Hall in Manchester may have been started deliberately at the front door.

The historic stately home was badly damaged in the arson attack.

The fire spread to the roof of the timber building yesterday.

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