EFL Exeter City stadium fire

[Northstandboy]

Dramatic footage shows huge fire rip through football stadium - live updates

Crews with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are at St James' Park, the home of League One team Exeter City, following a blaze said to have started at around 10pm on Wednesday

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

 

[West Oxon U’s]

Thankfully just a small area of SJP was damaged.

 

[OUFCGav]

got to love the "journalism" from the Mirror link (Mirror now a Reach title so not exactly surprising):
"It is the second fire in nine years at the stadium following a worrying incident in 2016.
Exeter's League Two clash with Carlisle United was suspended for just over an hour after a fire scare in the main stand at St James Park. Smoke had been seen coming from the back of the grandstand, and the game was halted.
The club later confirmed the scare had been caused by a 'smoke grenade' set off behind the stand, actions condemned by the EFL."

So in 2016 there wasn't a fire, there was a scare caused by someone with a smoke grenade.

 

[MarkG]

I like Exeter as a club and an away day on the train. Link to help them below.
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Hello! I wanted to share a cause that’s close to many hearts in Exeter. A recent fire at St James Park has caused significant damage, and the club needs our support to recover. Every donation, no matter the size, will help rebuild and ensure the future of our beloved team. Please consider clicking the link below to contribute or share it with others who might want to help. Thank you!
https://gofund.me/7ba11ee66

 

[chuckbert]

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I like Exeter as a club and an away day on the train. Link to help them below.
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Hello! I wanted to share a cause that’s close to many hearts in Exeter. A recent fire at St James Park has caused significant damage, and the club needs our support to recover. Every donation, no matter the size, will help rebuild and ensure the future of our beloved team. Please consider clicking the link below to contribute or share it with others who might want to help. Thank you!
https://gofund.me/7ba11ee66

Thanks for posting Mark. Made a small donation.