A huge fire has taken hold of Woolton Hall, a historic building on Speke Road, Liverpool, with smoke seen as far away as Prescot – the building was saved from demolition in the 1980s

Tonight, dozens of firefighters are battling a massive fire that has engulfed Woolton Hall. Images and videos circulating widely on the internet show the historic building on Speke Road, Liverpool, consumed by a colossal blaze. ‌

Smoke from the fire at the Grade I listed building can be seen from as far away as Prescot. Woolton Hall, one of the city's oldest buildings dating back to 1704, has served various purposes over the centuries, including a manor house, a private school, and an army hospital. ‌

The building was saved from demolition in the 1980s and granted Grade I-listed status. It was severely

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