Watch this: flames rip through historic Hotspur Press building in Manchester city centre
By Jessica Lees
Published 24th Jun 2025, 11:49 GMT
Yesterday evening, a fire broke out in The Hotspur Press Building engulfing it in flames and causing it to partially collapse.
The former mill site was built between 1801 and 1882 and was originally used for textile manufacturing before being converted to a printing press by Percy Brothers Ltd in 1903 and was used as such until 2011.
The fire, at the old Hotspur Press printing works on Cambridge Street, is close to Manchester Oxford Road railway station.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said neighbouring apartment buildings were being evacuated.
Last night, National Rail said all lines were blocked and warned that services running through the station may be cancelled or delayed.
Today, National Rail said lines had reopened but warned to expect 'residual disruption' in the morning.