Exeter City Football Club investigation after fire at stadium

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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.

By midnight, the fire had been extinguished, with ventilation fans used to clear smoke. No injuries were reported and the club's bosses thanked members of the public who reported the incident.

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