Firefighters called to deal with blaze at Old Trafford
Manchester United were forced to call firefighters to deal with a small electrical blaze which broke out at Old Trafford on Monday morning.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were called at 6:58am after reports of a fire in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand.
Crews were at the scene for approximately 90 minutes before the minor blaze, involving electrical equipment in a lift motor room, was extinguished.
Manchester United confirmed there were no injuries and there was minimal damage to the area.
A statement on the club’s website read: “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.
@MENnewsdesk Fire at Old Trafford in South Stand … Fire alarm going off since 7am and smoke!!! pic.twitter.com/5VXg2PAo2q
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“The fire brigade attended and the isolated incident was dealt with quickly and effectively.”
On Sunday evening, around 13 hours before the fire broke out, Jose Mourinho’s side secured a 4-0 victory over Wigan at Old Trafford to progress into the fifth round of the FA Cup.
This latest development comes at a time when Old Trafford’s security is under increased scrutiny.
United saw the final match of the 2015-16 season against Bournemouth called off after what proved to be a fake bomb, left behind following a training exercise, was found in a toilet.
There was another incident in November when two individuals managed to break off from a stadium tour and stay overnight at Old Trafford ahead of the match with Arsenal.