Southampton fire: Crews still tackling hotspots at fire near stadium
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Watch: Drone video shows smoke over city
Firefighters are still tackling hotspots at a fire near Southampton FC's St Mary's Stadium, three days after it broke out.
The fire at an industrial unit on Marine Parade broke out on Wednesday at about 13:00 GMT.
The fire service said crews would be at the fire throughout Friday and repeated advice not to handle ash or debris.
On Friday afternoon, the club announced Saturday's match against Sunderland would be going ahead.
People who find ash and debris from the Marine Parade fire are being advised to leave it alone
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said there was currently "no indication" of its cause.
"The advice remains that if you find ash and debris on your property you are advised to leave it alone," it added.
The blaze broke out at industrial units close to the stadium sending a vast plume of smoke into the sky over the city
The fire was brought under control late on Wednesday night, with crews scaled down two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform by Thursday afternoon.
South Central Ambulance Service said one person was treated for the effects of breathing in smoke but there were no other reported injuries.
Flames could be seen coming through the roof as the building collapsed
The fire led to the Saints' Championship match against Preston North End on Wednesday evening being called off.
The club announced at 13.25 GMT on Friday that the Championship match against Sunderland, scheduled for 15.00 GMT on Saturday would be going ahead.
However in a statement, the club added: "Due Due to its close proximity to the site of the fire, the family zone will be closed", as will parts of the South car park.
Saints said a new date for Wednesday's postponed game would be announced in due course.
The aftermath of the building ravaged by fire on Wednesday
The fire started in the former Greenham's building on the Central Trading Estate, with three of five units at the site "fully involved" in the blaze.
The fire service said at its height more than 100 firefighters attended the fire.
Marine Parade and connecting roads remain closed.
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