Bodies found in Chinatown fire buildingpublished at 12:34 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
Two bodies are found inside a disused building after a large fire in Manchester's Chinatown.
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Bodies found in Chinatown fire buildingpublished at 12:34 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
Latest headlines in Greater Manchester and east Cheshirepublished at 12:31 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
- Two bodies are found after a fire broke out in Chinatown in Manchester city centre
- Two former Manchester City youth players waive their right to anonymity to speak about sexual abuse they suffered as young players
- The leader of Trafford Council is nominated as the Conservative candidate for Greater Manchester mayor
Chinatown fire: Bodies found on first floor of 'very unsafe' buildingpublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
Two bodies found after a fire in a disused building in Chinatown in Manchester city centre were discovered on the first floor.
Image source, GMFRSThe blaze started in a disused building in Nicholas Street at about 02:15 and lit up the Chinatown arch at its peak, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said.
The fire service said there were still "pockets of fire" inside the site and it was "very unsafe".
Borough Commander Paul Etches said: "Quite a large area of the building has suffered a partial collapse.
"The bodies were found in the first floor area. There is a lot of damage and debris that has fallen down through there as well.
"We're still carrying out systematic search to make sure no-one else is in the building."
Chinatown fire: Two bodies foundpublished at 11:42 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
Two bodies have been found after a fire broke out in Chinatown in Manchester city centre.
Image source, GMFRSThe blaze started in a disused building in Nicholas Street at about 02:15 and lit up the Chinatown arch at its peak, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said.
No further details are not yet known about the people found, including their gender.
Image source, GMFRSFirefighters and police officers remain at the scene. An investigation into the cause is under way.
Quote MessageThese are tragic circumstances and we working to identify the people who were found in the building.
Ch Insp Gareth Parkin, Greater Manchester Police
Chinatown Fire: Two bodies found inside buildingpublished at 11:34 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
BreakingTwo bodies have been found inside a building in Chinatown after a fire, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said.
Chinatown fire: Fire and police 'everyday heroes'published at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
The Old Monkey pub thanks firefighters and police for their work tackling the fire in a nearby building in Chinatown.
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End of twitter postChinatown fire: Investigation into firepublished at 10:58 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
A fire investigation team is at the scene of a fire in Chinatown.
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End of twitter postA Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said crews were not yet able to get inside the building in Nicholas Street after a fire broke out in the early hours.
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Latest headlines in Greater Manchester and east Cheshirepublished at 10:31 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
- A large fire breaks out in Manchester's Chinatown in the early hours
- The leader of Trafford Council is nominated as the Conservative candidate for Greater Manchester mayor
- Two men are charged with assisting an offender after a man died in a shooting in Bolton
Chinatown fire: Drone and search dogs being used for investigationpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
Drones and search dogs are being used by fire investigators to assess the scene of a blaze in Chinatown.
A building in Nicholas Street was gutted in the blaze that broke out in the early hours.
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End of twitter post 2Chinatown fire: Blaze guts buildingpublished at 10:13 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
A fire has gutted a building that broke out in Manchester's Chinatown in the early hours
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End of twitter postCouncil leader chosen as Tory Greater Manchester mayoral candidatepublished at 09:57 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
The leader of Trafford Council has been nominated as the Conservative candidate for the Greater Manchester's first mayoral election.
Sean Anstee was selected ahead of Stephen Woods, chairman of Wythenshawe & Sale East Conservatives, yesterday.
The Bowdon ward councillor tweeted, external he was "so proud", adding: "Our city is on the verge of something special".
Mr Anstee is up against Leigh MP Andy Burnham who represents Labour and Trafford councillor Jane Brophy who is standing for the Liberal Democrats in the election next May.
Chinatown fire: Blaze 'tackled from a distance'published at 09:20 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
Firefighters have been tackling a building fire in Chinatown from a distance to avoid falling debris.
The blaze began at a building in Nicholas Street in the early hours.
Crews are now damping down and say it is under control.
Quote MessageCrews are still working hard, we’re using two aerial appliances which have worked well in containing the fire and preventing spread to other buildings.
Phil Nelson, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Chinatown fire: Bus services affectedpublished at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
Bus services are being affected by the building fire , externalin Nicholas Street.
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End of twitter postPortland Street is closed between Charlotte Street and Princess Street.
Stagecoach and First Manchester are currently unable to serve Piccadilly Gardens, Transport for Greater Manchester said.
The incident is also causing congestion in the city centre.
In pictures: Fire in Chinatownpublished at 08:53 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
The blaze at a multi-storey commercial building on Nicholas Street, began around 02:10 and is still being tackled by fire crews.
Image source, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Image source, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Image source, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Image source, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue ServiceChinatown fire: Water jetted into buildingpublished at 08:43 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
The fire service says a big fire in Manchester's Chinatown is under control but there are concerns about the safety of the structure of the building on the Nicholas Street, just opposite the Chinese Arch.
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End of twitter postCrews are still on the scene and continue to jet water into the building.
Chinatown fire: Building 'severely damaged'published at 08:38 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
A fire in Manchester's Chinatown has caused severe damage to the building, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said.
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End of twitter postHeadlines for Greater Manchester and east Cheshirepublished at 08:32 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
- Fire crews are dealing with a large fire in Manchester's Chinatown
- Manchester City says the club has begun an investigation into the convicted paedophile at the heart of the sex abuse scandal that's shocked the world of football
- The Conservatives choose Sean Anstee as their candidate to become the first directly elected mayor of Greater Manchester
Weather: Dry and brightpublished at 08:26 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
After a cold start it'll be a dry day with some brightness.
Any freezing fog patches in the north may be slow to clear but the best of the sunshine will be here later, with cloudy skies further south.
Travel: Roads closed after Chinatown firepublished at 08:07 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
BBC TravelPortland Street in Manchester closed in both directions between the Charlotte Street junction and the A34 Princess Street junction, because of a building fire.
Diversion in operation. Also affecting George Street between A34 Princess Street and Charlotte Street.
More travel news here.
Good morning: Join us for today's live coveragepublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016
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