MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE confirmed a fire broke out at Old Trafford in the early hours of Monday.
Emergency services were called to attend following reports of smoke billowing out of the stadium a little before 07:00 local time (GMT).
The club confirmed an electrical fire broke out in the south stand but stressed nobody was hurt and damage was kept to a minimum.
“The club can confirm a small electrical fire was identified quickly in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand at around 07:00 GMT on Monday morning,” they said in a statement.
“The fire brigade attended and the isolated incident was dealt with quickly and effectively. There was minimal damage to the area and there were no injuries.”
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement: “At 6.58am three crews from Salford and Stretford were called to reports of a building fire on Sir Matt Busby Way.
“On arrival, crews found a fire involving electrical equipment in a lift motor room. They isolated the electrics then extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus, one jet and one CO2 fire extinguisher.
“Crews are still on the scene.”
The stand, named after former United star Charlton, contains executive suites and the directors’ box, as well as seats for fans and media representatives.
Plans to renovate the section and increase its capacity have long been mooted, although concerns over planning permission due to an adjacent railway line has proven an obstacle in the past.
United are due to host Hull City in the Premier League on Wednesday.
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Was behind the goals for his double save from Richie power, possibly the greatest pieces of skill I’ve ever seen. And not many can say they literally caused the rulebook to be rewritten
@ClareUltras: don’t disagree with you, but how could you be behind both goals at the same time?
@Joe Healy: double save Joe!
Class player.
A great servant to the GAA. Best wishes to him in retirement. Will never forget the extra buzz of 2013 when the Cork lads knew if they could go down and win a free anywhere around the 21 yd line, a goal was on the cards! Got to witness live, from behind the goal, that iconic moment when the whole Clare team (bar 2 maybe?) lined up in the goal, and they still couldn’t keep it out! Dowcha Nashy byyyyy!!!
A great player and great man to bring on the youth
Enjoy your retirement Antony, You were a great Cork goalkeeper and we all have fantastic memories of you.
Big deal.
@Mark Higgins: it is indeed. Thanks for your positive input. Have a great day.