New footage obtained by the ECHO has revealed the devastating damage inside Thornton Manor after a fire ripped through the building at the weekend.
The footage taken inside the building since Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service finished their firefighting operation reveals the extent of the damage.
Video footage shows the ceiling of the building has been completely destroyed while fire damaged debris litters the floors.
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Fire crews were called to the hotel in Thornton Hough, Wirral, on February 5 at around 9pm after a fire was reported in the boiler room.
Although the fire was put out before fire crews arrived, inspections revealed the fire had spread to the roof space.
Crews from eight engines as well as a service drone battled the blaze throughout the night and well into the morning before a structural survey was undertaken to determine the extent of the damage.
The new footage and images reveal the devastation inside the building while earlier drone footage obtained by the ECHO showed the structural damage.
A guest at the wedding previously told the ECHO the flames were 10 feet high above the roof and was still smoking the following day.
The guest said: "The flames had taken over the whole house.
"We could see them flames on the roof and they were about 10 feet high.
"It's died down this morning but you can still see smoke coming from the roof."
A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service called the fire a "challenging incident" that required the prolonged efforts of emergency services.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has since said a full investigation will be carried out at the venue.
Incident Commander Ben Ryder, from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, said: "On Saturday evening fire crews attended a large fire at Thornton Manor, fortunately staff and guests were evacuated safely from a wedding reception being held and no one was hurt.
"The incident was prolonged and extremely challenging, with firefighters working at height in difficult weather conditions in a complex grade 2 listed building.
"Firefighters worked relentlessly night and day throughout the weekend to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and I would like to express my thanks to them for their persistence and determination.
"Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service remains at the scene and a full investigation is being carried out."
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