Manchester just lost one of its historic gems! The fire that engulfed Hotspur Press, a former 19th-century printing house and textile mill, turned this iconic building into rubble. The blaze was so fierce it partially collapsed the structure and halted train services at Oxford Road station! Investors had plans to preserve part of the building and erect a 37-story student tower, but now the big question is – what happens to those plans? Is this just an unfortunate accident or a glaring warning that historic buildings in city centers are not safe? Firefighters battled the inferno with 20 vehicles, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Come on, spill your thoughts – is this the end of an era or the start of a new one? Are city officials ready to protect our heritage, or will everything be sacrificed for profit?
