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BBC News
02-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Storage World fire: 'Help find my dad's treasured possessions'
A woman whose late father's treasured belongings were being kept at a storage unit that went up in flames has told how she is hoping the sentimental items can be Lord's father Warren died suddenly two years ago at the age of 48. She had been storing his belongings at the Storage World unit in Middleton, Rochdale, where a fire broke out on 18 June, but believes the sentimental possessions may have survived."My dad was my best friend, I really thought the world of him. For me, retrieving my dad's possessions is not about money it's about preserving his legacy," the 25-year-old from Middleton said. "He wasn't a man that had designer things he had stuff that was 'him'. He loved his job so there's a big toolbox in there with tools he's collected since the age of 18."There's pictures of me when I was a kid, pictures of our old family dog, Father's Day gifts that I've bought him, mugs, loads of just little things alongside his tools that are irreplaceable and sentimental to me." The building is set to be demolished on safety grounds but after seeing drone footage of the wreckage, she believe her section of the warehouse may be salvageable. Ms Lord has launched a petition asking Storage World to allow those with surviving units to be given the opportunity to access them. She said they are all willing to pay privately to get their belongings removed by a professional salvage World said it had contractors on site who are salvaging goods from outside the building and also assessing the best way to demolish it with the maximum opportunity to save any belongings. Ms Lord said: "I am fighting to get it back as much as I physically can just because I feel like my dad deserves more than that."He didn't work his full life for his belongings to get destroyed. He doesn't deserve that and neither do I."It's equally as traumatic for me as everyone else going through this so I'm going to keep fighting until something comes out of it, whether they are charred, smoke damaged, water damaged, that's fine but I'd rather have that than nothing."Storage World said drone footage had shown "very limited goods that are in a salvageable condition" but it remains remains committed to recovering any belongings safely.A statement said: "We understand people have a strong emotional connection to the items they have lost, which is why we are doing what we can to salvage them. Safety is our number one consideration." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Demolition begins at storage unit site following devastating fire
Demolition work has begun at a Middleton storage site to help crews tackle a fire which has raged for four days. Heartbroken business owners have lost their livelihoods, while others have lost treasured personal possessions, since a devastating blaze broke out at Storage World. A huge fire and rescue service response has been in attendance on Old Hall Street since 4.50pm on Wednesday (June 18), with firefighters working in heatwave conditions. READ MORE: "I can't change it, but wow am I paying for it": Mum gets STUCK in Turkey after making 'worst mistake of my life' in hotel room while drunk with boyfriend READ MORE: Man fighting for life after being hit by car near pub Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire, which is understood to involve lithium ion batteries. Fire chiefs confirmed on Friday that demolition work would begin at the building to allow greater access for crews to tackle the blaze. Demolition workers moved in on the site this morning (Saturday), with work to rip off the roof now underway. A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We're now working to demolish the storage premises in Middleton to gain safe access for crews working to contain and extinguish the fire. "If you live nearby, please keep windows and doors shut and stay away from the site to allow emergency services to work safely." Images from the scene today show smoke continuing to rise from the building while demolition work takes place. Several fire engines remain at the scene, with roads surrounding the storage unit closed and people urged to stay away from the area. In a statement issued on Friday, a spokesperson for Storage World said: "Our whole Storage World team is shocked and devastated by this incident and the impact on our community of valued individual and business customers at our Middleton store. "We are so thankful that all our customers and team were able to exit the building safely and thank our onsite team for their brave initial efforts to contain the fire, which started in a customer unit, before the fire brigade attended. "We are continuing to work closely with fire officers (whom we are immensely grateful to, for working in such challenging circumstances) and insurers to fast track a response to affected customers." Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE The company says it will be setting up a counselling support resource for those affected and working to 'ensure all customer goods claims are managed promptly', with customers understood to have insurance cover in place.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Roof of Middleton storage unit COLLAPSES as major fire burns for second day
The roof of a Middleton storage unit which caught fire yesterday has collapsed. Firefighters rushed to the scene yesterday, with crews swarming the streets outside as foul-smelling smoke seeped between doors. Today the fire is continuing to burn, with firefighters deploying cranes in their efforts to bring it under control. A cordon was put in place yesterday, and this appears to have now been extended to cover the entire car park around the building. READ MORE: Teenagers jailed following violent incident on Salford street READ MORE: Police investigate after man found unresponsive in Stockport Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Black smoke can be seen belching from upper windows in the building as firefighters deploy in "challenging conditions". A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: 'Crews have worked hard overnight to contain the fire at the commercial premises on Old Hall Street, Middleton. 'Six fire engines, the aerial unit and scorpion remain in attendance to tackle pockets of fire and make the building safe in challenging conditions. "Road closures remain in place with nearby residents advised to keep their doors and windows shut." A spokesperson for Storage World, the company which runs the unit, said: "Our Middleton store has suffered a serious fire. Authorities are currently in attendance and we will be contacting customers as soon as the situation has settled and we can assess the damage. This will be no later than Friday afternoon. "Please do not contact us directly but wait for us to communicate with you, as this will allow us to manage the current situation and ensure all customers are given accurate information as soon as possible. "More information will also be posted here when available. Please do not visit the store as it is cordoned off by the fire services and customers will not be able to access it for some time. "We appreciate this will be a stressful and distressing situation for our customers. We are doing everything in our power to assist authorities and provide accurate information as soon as possible."
