Wythenshawe Hall fire: Huge blaze destroys roof of Tudor stately home
FIREFIGHTERS were desperately trying to save a Tudor stately home after it caught fire.
50 firefighters were called when Wythenshawe Hall caught fire
More than 50 firefighters were at Wythenshawe Hall in Manchester after the blaze started in the early hours of this morning.
Pictures from a fire service helicopter showed severe damage to the roof of the 16th century building.
ictures from a fire service helicopter showed severe damage to the roof of the 16th century building
At its peak 10 fire engines and an aerial appliance fought the blaze, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said.
We are doing everything we can to save as much of this building as we can
Area manager Warren Pickstone said: "We are doing everything we can to save as much of this building as we can.
"The fire is in the roof and is difficult to access but we have specialist resources at the scene and we are doing our best.
"The fire is in the main black and white traditionally clad Tudor building with the historic clock tower, which was also on fire. So far we believe we have lost the roof and the first floor."
The building was the home of the Tatton family for more than 600 years but was given to Manchester City Council in 1929.