St Mary's Stadium: Huge fire near Southampton FC home as over 100 Hampshire firefighters scrambled to blaze

Firefighters from across the Portsmouth area and Hampshire have been deployed to tackle the blaze this afternoon. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said: "Crews are currently attending a fire in Marine Parade Southampton.

"The initial call came in at 1.05pm. The fire is affecting industrial units near St Mary’s football stadium. There are currently eight fire engines, two aerial ladder platforms and other specialist vehicles in attendance.

"People in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the amount of smoke. Some roads local to the incident are closed and people are advised to avoid the area to allow movements of emergency vehicles."

HIWFRS reported at 5.10pm that 100 personnel are at the scene and tackling the inferno. "This is a significant incident and it is likely there will be a fire presence in the area for a prolonged period of time", they said. "Over that time, our presence will scale down as the fire is fully extinguished and the smoke plume dissipates.

"Residents in the area affected by the smoke plume are advised to keep doors and windows closed. Some roads local to the incident are closed and people are advised to avoid the area to allow movements of emergency vehicles." Southampton FC and the EFL confirmed in statements that tonight's Championship match against Preston North End has been postponed. Concerns residents and football supporters have been taking pictures and video from the scene.