"Exeter City's League One game with Burton Albion on Saturday has been postponed after a fire at their St James Park ground. The stadium's control room was badly damaged by a fire last week and is not reparable in time to make the ground safe for the fixture. The fire damaged the electricity supply to the Adam Stansfield Stand, public address and fire alarm systems, first aid facilities and internal computer networks."
"Despite the extraordinary efforts of club staff, volunteers and local businesses, we are unable to complete the extensive repairs required, or to carry out the essential safety testing needed to ensure all systems are operating safely for our supporters and players," the club said in a statement., external "Repair work will continue at pace as we aim to restore the stadium to full operation as quickly as possible."
Exeter City's League One fixture with Burton Albion was postponed after a fire at St James Park caused major damage to the stadium control room. The blaze damaged the electricity supply to the Adam Stansfield Stand, public address and fire alarm systems, first aid facilities and internal computer networks, preventing the ground from being made safe in time. Repair work began earlier in the week and the club launched crowdfunding to cover repair costs pending an insurance claim. Extensive repairs and essential safety testing remain incomplete, so a new date will be announced in due course. The club thanked supporters for their backing.
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