Overview
- Fire crews were called to a derelict building on Ellesmere Street overnight, with six engines and an aerial appliance deployed.
- Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service reported the incident in the early hours and crews remained on scene damping down hotspots this morning.
- The site is believed to be the former King Street School, with images showing flames engulfing the structure and thick smoke over the area.
- Greater Manchester Police reported no injuries and said emergency services will stay in the area for the foreseeable future.
- Closures include Ellesmere Street at Spinning Jenny Way and King Street from Spinning Jenny Way/Twist Lane to the canal bridge toward St Helens Road, with nearby residents evacuated as a precaution.