BBC News, Liverpool
Firefighting is dealing with a big blast in the listed manor home in Liverpool.
Built in 1704, Wlton Hall first served as an hotel, an army hospital, a convent and a school, but had fallen into chaos in recent years.
Mercyssed Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS), 20:16 reached the site on Spck Road in Wlon on BST and closed roads in the area as the crew has tried to bring the fire under control.
In the drone footage shared with the BBC, the roof of the two -storey building is completely surrounded by flames and partially collapsed.
MFRS stated that five fire engines and an aerial platform were deployed at the scene.
A spokesperson said that firefighters found the stone building completely attached.
The explosion was estimated to be 100 feet (30 m) to about 130 feet (40 meters) in size.
MFRS said: “The water supply has been established and the Mercesis is assisting with the police traffic management.
“The road has been closed in both directions. Please avoid the area.”
Residents living nearby have been advised to keep doors and windows closed.
The building first set fire in 2019, And the incident was considered as arson Attack by police.
The fire fighting party’s flames were able to stop the building from destroying the building six years ago.
The campaigners expressed timely concern about the fire of the possible future.