Southampton fire: Crews leave blaze near stadium
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People have been posting videos on social media showing thick black smoke rising into the sky
Fire crews have left the scene of a huge fire which engulfed a large industrial unit near Southampton FC's St Mary's Stadium.
The fire on Marine Parade broke out on Wednesday at about 13:00 GMT, sending smoke billowing into the sky.
At its height, over 100 firefighters were drafted in to tackle the fire at the Central Trading Estate.
The fire service said crews had left the site on Friday night and all roads and footbridges had reopened.
The aftermath of the huge blaze on Marine Parade
It led to the Saints' Championship match against Preston North End on Wednesday evening being called off.
On Friday afternoon, the club announced Saturday's match against Sunderland would go ahead.
The city's council and fire service have urged people not to handle any ash or debris from the fire.
Flames could be seen coming through the roof as the building collapsed
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said there was currently "no indication" of its cause.
It said firefighters were "liaising with utility companies and demolition teams in regards to next steps" for the former Greenham's building.
One person was treated for the effects of breathing in smoke following the fire but there were no other reported injuries.
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.
Crews worked throughout Friday to deal with the last remaining hotspots before leaving the site on Friday night, the fire service said.
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