Manchester fire engulfs 12-storey residential building

Emergency services battle Joiner Street blaze and warn public to avoid Manchester’s Northern Quarter A large fire has broken out over several floors in a 12-storey residential block in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.Manchester fire service said one person has been taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, and police have advised members of the public to avoid the area. Apartment on fire in town #manchester #northernquarter #town pic.twitter.com/1g6wnlzeum Continue reading.