"Macclesfield FC are aware of a suspected arson attempt at the Leasing.com Stadium in the late hours of yesterday evening/early hours of this morning. Emergency services have responded immediately and are on site tackling the blaze in the affected area/s. Despite understandable concern, we urge everyone to please avoid the area, anyone nearby to keep windows shut, and not to approach the stadium or disrupt the progress of the emergency services."
"We would like to reassure everyone that the situation is under control, there are no casualties and investigations are already underway into the cause of the fire."
Macclesfield FC, an English sixth-tier club, reported a suspected arson attempt at its Leasing.com Stadium during overnight hours. Emergency services responded immediately to the incident, which occurred in the early morning hours. The club confirmed no casualties resulted from the fire and urged the public to avoid the area while emergency responders worked. The incident happened approximately two months after Macclesfield achieved a significant FA Cup upset by eliminating defending champions Crystal Palace. Investigations into the cause of the fire were initiated, and the club stated the situation remained under control.
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