Fire Erupts at Luton Town’s Kenilworth Road Stadium Laundry Room

Football

Firefighters responded to a blaze at Luton Town Football Club`s stadium on Friday evening.

Social media showed images and videos of a fire at the Championship club`s ground, Kenilworth Road.

Firefighters battling a fire.
Fire crews were seen tackling a fire at Luton Town`s Kenilworth Road on Friday evening.
Away supporters` entrance to Kenilworth Road Stadium.
The source of the incident was from a small appliance that had caught fire in the stadium’s laundry room.

Fire crews were seen fighting the fire, with black smoke visible from the stadium.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service received the call at 8:08pm, deploying crews from Luton, Stopsley, Dunstable, and Leighton Buzzard stations.

According to the fire service, firefighters used breathing apparatus, an aerial platform, a 9-meter ladder, and two hose reels to combat the flames.

A thermal imaging camera was utilized to check for any remaining hot spots.

The fire was brought under control and extinguished within two hours.

A statement from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews stayed on site afterwards, with Hatters Way remaining closed for several hours.

The incident occurred just hours before the Championship side`s scheduled match against Coventry.

This crucial match for the Hatters` relegation fight was set for a 12:30pm kickoff.

However, a club statement released later that evening confirmed the match against Coventry would go ahead without disruption.

Luton Town issued a statement assuring fans that the incident would not affect the Coventry match. They explained that smoke originated from a small appliance fire in the laundry room, which was quickly contained and extinguished, causing no significant damage. The club thanked Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue and club personnel for their swift action.

Ralph Tiltone
Ralph Tiltone

Ralph Tiltone is a sports journalist based in Leeds, England. He lives by the rhythm of the game, covering everything from football to cricket. His love for sports sparked on local pitches, and his keen eye for detail brings his writing to life.

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