EFL stadium damaged after fire breaks out as emergency services tackle late

A 'small area' of Exeter City's stadium sustained damage after a fire broke out late on Wednesday night.

"The fire is understood to have broken out in the St James Road and Well Street corner of the stadium and caused damage to the temporary building which houses the stadium’s control room," a club statement read. Championship clash abandoned with just ten minutes to play to cost side three points

"The alarm was raised just after 10pm and the fire was attended by more than five fire crews who brought the flames under control within two hours.

"We will be assessing the damage today and will update when we have more information.

"Thank you to the members of the public who reported the incident and for the fast response of the fire crews who brought the fire under control preventing furt