Fire has badly damaged a 16th Century hall in Manchester destroying the roof and causing extensive damage to an upper floor.
The blaze started in the roof of Wythenshawe Hall at about 03:30 GMT, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
(GMFRS) said.
More than 50 firefighters tackled the "serious blaze" at the Tudor hall.
Five fire engines are still at the scene as an investigation is under way into the cause.
The timber-framed hall was built in 1540 and was home to the Tatton family for about 400 years.
Warren Pickstone, from GMFRS, said: "We are doing everything we can to save as much of this building as we can.
"The fire is in the roof and is difficult to access but we have specialist resources at the scene and we are doing our best."
He said the historic clock tower was also on fire, adding: "So far we believe we have lost the roof and the first floor."
The hall was donated to local people in 1926 and was previously run as a museum and art gallery.
History of Wythenshawe Hall
Wythenshawe Hall was built around 1540 by Robert Tatton of Chester
The timber-built hall is now owned by Manchester City Council
The hall and the surrounding 250 acres of park land were given to the city by Lord and Lady Simon in 1926
It was an art gallery and museum until its closure in 2010
The Friends of Wythenshawe Hall volunteer group was established in 2012 and the building is now open to visitors again
It is a Grade II listed building
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