Fire in built environment - Europe - United Kingdom

Firefighters have been battling a blaze at St James Park football stadium in Exeter city, England.<br />More than five fire engines were sent to Exeter City's football ground on Wednesday, 12 November, just after 10pm, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.<br />Smoke and flames engulfed a portacabin in the corner of the ground between the away end and the Adam Stansfield stand at the St James Road and Well Street end.<br />Fire crews used breathing apparatus and hose reel jets to prevent the fire from escalating.<br />The flames were put out just before midnight, and ventilation fans were used to clear the smoke.<br />In a statement, Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue said: "A fire involving an electrical consumer unit in the football stadium spread to an adjacent portacabin and outside storage area.<br />"60% of the portacabin was damaged by fire, and electrical cupboards and electrical intake also damaged by fire.<br />"Fire crews used six sets of breathing apparatus, three hose reel jets, one safety jet, hydraulic rescue equipment, two positive pressure ventilation fans and three thermal imaging cameras."<br />The fire service said damage to the stands will be assessed, and the investigation will be concluded in daylight hours.<br />News.Az