A major fire at Henley College in Coventry has destroyed much of the abandoned building, which was used as a filming location for the BBC drama Phoenix Rise.
The blaze, which started around 7:15 p.m. on April 29, 2025, saw 75 firefighters battling the flames.
The college, no longer in use for education, had been a popular filming site for the series.
Thick black smoke was visible from miles away, and 45 firefighters remained at the scene the following morning.
West Midlands Fire Service reported that 70% of the building was affected by the fire.
The blaze, which started around 7:15 p.m. on April 29, 2025, saw 75 firefighters battling the flames.
The college, no longer in use for education, had been a popular filming site for the series.
Thick black smoke was visible from miles away, and 45 firefighters remained at the scene the following morning.
West Midlands Fire Service reported that 70% of the building was affected by the fire.
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