AN online retailer which was forced out of its premises by a major Bradford mill fire earlier this year has found a new home.

Zoozio, which sells homewares, DIY supplies and gadgets, has relocated to Bradford’s Marrtree Business Park, taking the last available unit.

The company, founded in 2010, was forced to evacuate its Drummonds Mill offices in January when a devastating fire swept through and almost completely destroyed the Grade II listed former wool textile mill.

Zoozioi, which has grown to employ ten people, has moved into an 18,400 sq ft unit at the found a new home at the 44,000 sq ft Marrtree Business Park on Sticker Lane.

Shazad Mahmood, of associate director of agents Eddisons who arranged the letting on behalf of landlord Frank Marshall Estates, said: “The Drummonds Mill fire was a devastating and very frightening incident for everyone involved and we’re really pleased to have been able to help Zoozio relocate relatively quickly to affordable, modern premises that are just a stone’s throw from the city centre.

“All ten units at Marrtree Business Park are now let, which is good news for Bradford’s economy. We are seeing demand for this sort of warehouse and industrial space outstripping supply right across the city as the economy picks up, thanks to the success of businesses like Zoozio.”

Edward Marshall, director at Frank Marshall Estates, said: “For Zoozio, and all the other businesses affected by the fire, it has been a very difficult time and as a Bradford business ourselves it’s very rewarding to be able to help provide them with suitable accommodation in a time of adversity.”

Marrtree Business Park, for which Walker Singleton is joint agent, is the base to a variety of businesses, including distribution and warehousing business Peckover Transport, light bulb manufacturer Crompton Lamps and European Packaging Distributors.

The fire at Drummonds Mill broke out in the basement used by Zoozio. Its director, Hammad Rehman, 35, who called the fire brigade, said he was “devastated” and had no idea how it had started.

Around 120 firefighters tackled the blaze at the building on Lumb Lane whose owners have pledged a new development for community use.

Khalid Pervaiz, whose family owned the mill complex for 16 years, promised it would rise “like a phoenix from the ashes”.

The complex was home to businesses and several community and art groups.