Some damage after fire at Exeter City stadium

An investigation is being launched after a fire broke out at Exeter City’s stadium, causing some damage.

Firefighters tackled the blaze at St James Park after smoke was seen billowing from a portacabin near the Well Street end of the ground at about 22:00 GMT on Wednesday.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said the fire started in an electrical unit, before spreading to a temporary building – the football club a small area of the stadium had been damaged.

The fire service initially sent three crews, and then two more as the flames were “threatening to spread to one of the stands”.

“Fire crews used breathing apparatus and hose reel jets to prevent the fire escalating,” a fire spokesperson said.

An investigation will be concluded in daylight hours, the fire service added.

A spokesperson for Exeter City Football Club said: “We will be assessing the damage today and will update when we have more information.