Fire Crews Tackle Overnight Blaze at Exeter City Stadium
A significant fire broke out at St James' Park, the home of Exeter City Football Club, late on Wednesday night. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service dispatched more than five fire crews to the scene after the alarm was raised at approximately 10pm.
Firefighters worked tirelessly for nearly two hours to bring the flames under control, preventing what could have been a much more serious incident. The club has since broken its silence, confirming the event and assessing the damage.
Club Confirms Damage and Thanks Emergency Services
In an official statement released on the morning of Thursday, November 13, 2025, Exeter City confirmed that a small area of the stadium was damaged by fire. The blaze is understood to have started in the St James Road and Well Street corner of the ground.
The fire caused damage to a temporary building which houses the stadium's crucial control room. This facility is vital for matchday operations and safety. The club has stated that a full assessment of the damage is underway and that further updates will be provided in due course.
In their statement, the club expressed gratitude, saying: "Thank you to the members of the public who reported the incident and for the fast response of the fire crews who brought the fire under control preventing further damage."
Investigation and Next Steps for the Club
With the fire now extinguished, the focus shifts to understanding the full impact on the League One club's infrastructure. The damage to the temporary control room will be a primary concern as the club evaluates its operational capabilities for upcoming fixtures.
The swift action by the emergency services has been credited with containing the blaze and limiting the structural damage. The club and local authorities will now work together to investigate the cause of the fire and plan the necessary repairs to ensure the historic stadium's safety and functionality.
