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Firefighters have rushed to tackle a blaze close to Southampton FC’s St Mary’s football stadium.

Video shows a huge black plume of smoke pouring from a warehouse right next to the stadium, casting a massive shadow over the pitch.

18 fire engines as well as police are at the scene.

It’s currently not known whether the fire will affect tonight’s planned game against Preston North End, which is due to kick off at 7.45pm.

A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue service spokesperson 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’s thick black smoke rising from next to the football stadium (Picture: Jeremy Selwyn)

Smoke is pouring from the building (Picture: @clabelll)

It’s thought up to 150 firefighters are tackling the fire (Picture: Wave 105)

‘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.’

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