Fire-Damaged Nightclub Becomes Housing & Shops

0:00On April 29, plans are in the works to turn a fire-damaged old nightclub on King Street in Wigan into 18 flats and three-ground floor, commercial spots. The spot, once jumping jacks, got hit hard last November, and now CLS UK, out of Atherton, once council approval to revamp it into housing and shops. That could breathe new life into the town center. My massive blaze kicked off around 10.30 p.m. on November 22, ripping through the roof and top floor while nearby bars were packed. Fire crews battled it for hours, forcing police to shut down the street and evacuate locals from nearby homes. The fires gathered folks' quick bars closed up, residents stepped out temporarily, and it all unfolded in the busy town center conservation area. Cops are treating it like possible arson, and the council already knocked down the shaky bits to keep things safe. Now the pitch includes 11-1 bedroom flats, 3-2 bedrooms, and 4-3 bedrooms up top, with

1:00a careful extension that matches the original building's look. Backers say it'll draw shoppers back, boost the area's vibe, and fix up a long vacant eye-sour without messing with the neighborhood feel. Wigan planners are eyeing the proposal over the next few weeks, so we'll see if this spot flips from ashes to homes and hustle anytime soon.