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| Manchester Dogs' Home fire: Teenager is given bail | Manchester Dogs' Home fire: Teenager is given bail |
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| A 15-year-old boy has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of starting the Manchester Dogs' Home fire. | A 15-year-old boy has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of starting the Manchester Dogs' Home fire. |
| The blaze, which was tackled by more than 30 firefighters, killed about 60 animals, police have said. | The blaze, which was tackled by more than 30 firefighters, killed about 60 animals, police have said. |
| More than 150 dogs were rescued from the building in Moss Brook Road in Harpurhey on Thursday evening. | More than 150 dogs were rescued from the building in Moss Brook Road in Harpurhey on Thursday evening. |
| A JustGiving account set up by the Manchester Evening News has raised more than £1.2m. | A JustGiving account set up by the Manchester Evening News has raised more than £1.2m. |
| A special service is due to be held at Christchurch, Harpurhey, at 18:00 BST on Sunday. | A special service is due to be held at Christchurch, Harpurhey, at 18:00 BST on Sunday. |
| On Friday, Manchester Dogs' Home tweeted: "A million. A million good hearts, a million amazing people thank you thank you thank you." | On Friday, Manchester Dogs' Home tweeted: "A million. A million good hearts, a million amazing people thank you thank you thank you." |
| 'Flames everywhere' | 'Flames everywhere' |
| Speaking to BBC Radio 5Live earlier, local residents Jason Dyer and his stepson Daniel Vere described running into the burning building to help in the rescue effort. | Speaking to BBC Radio 5Live earlier, local residents Jason Dyer and his stepson Daniel Vere described running into the burning building to help in the rescue effort. |
| Mr Dyer, 41, said: "We just saw the smoke at the bottom of the avenue, so we made our way over instantly. | Mr Dyer, 41, said: "We just saw the smoke at the bottom of the avenue, so we made our way over instantly. |
| "I just remember running into the building with my family and pulling the dogs out one at a time." | "I just remember running into the building with my family and pulling the dogs out one at a time." |
| Mr Vere, 25, said: "We went to the front desk, got loads and loads of leads and ran down to the main building. Windows were popping right by us, loads of flames everywhere. | Mr Vere, 25, said: "We went to the front desk, got loads and loads of leads and ran down to the main building. Windows were popping right by us, loads of flames everywhere. |
| "The rooms were full of smoke, all the dogs were choking. We were kicking out the cages one by one, putting the leads on them and getting them to safety." | "The rooms were full of smoke, all the dogs were choking. We were kicking out the cages one by one, putting the leads on them and getting them to safety." |
| Many of the dogs rescued from the fire have been moved to other sites, including Cheshire Dogs' Home near Warrington. | Many of the dogs rescued from the fire have been moved to other sites, including Cheshire Dogs' Home near Warrington. |
| After the centre requested people to provide temporary foster care for dogs due to the number of animals on site, dozens of people turned up. | |
| Cheshire Police tweeted: "High Volume of Vehicles at Cheshire Dogs Home to adopt dogs following the recent tragic fire. Avoid area if travelling." | |
| Volunteers at the Cheshire site have been collecting dog food, bedding and other items donated by the public. | Volunteers at the Cheshire site have been collecting dog food, bedding and other items donated by the public. |
| Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London said they would offer every possible assistance to the Manchester home. | Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London said they would offer every possible assistance to the Manchester home. |
| At the scene | At the scene |
| Alice Gregr, BBC Radio Manchester reporter | Alice Gregr, BBC Radio Manchester reporter |
| Volunteers have been busy here at Cheshire Dogs' Home since early this morning and the home is now piled high with donations. | Volunteers have been busy here at Cheshire Dogs' Home since early this morning and the home is now piled high with donations. |
| The rooms are full of dog food, blankets, crates and baskets, with volunteers saying they have been overwhelmed by the response. | The rooms are full of dog food, blankets, crates and baskets, with volunteers saying they have been overwhelmed by the response. |
| Although many members of staff say they're devastated by the fire, there's a sense of optimism and comradeship as they wait for fosterers to come and take dogs home. | Although many members of staff say they're devastated by the fire, there's a sense of optimism and comradeship as they wait for fosterers to come and take dogs home. |