Rochdale, Greater Manchester – Small business owners at the Fieldhouse Industrial Estate are facing a fight for survival recently after a catastrophic flood at an old mill left them counting the cost of thousands of pounds in damages and lost income. The incident, which began on Tuesday, June 2nd, was likely triggered by a burst water pipe that sent torrents of water into the basement of the historic mill. The flooding cut off power and water to the site, forcing an immediate evacuation of all tenants. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue services were deployed to the scene, spending approximately four hours working to secure the area. While site managers reported that no one was injured during the emergency, the aftermath has proven devastating for the local entrepreneurs operating out of the estate. While electricity has since been restored, the site remained without running water, leaving many businesses unable to resume normal operations. For several tenants, the forced closur...