Fire at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium causes 'minimal damage'CRAIG BROUGH Smoke could be seen coming from the famous football ground's south stand. A fire broke out at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium on Monday morning, but was quickly extinguished, causing only "minimal damage". Witnesses reported alarms going off and smoke could be seen coming from the football ground's south stand, which was named after football great Sir Bobby Charlton, The Mirror reported. "The club can confirm a small electrical fire was identified quickly in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand at around 7am on Monday morning," it said in a statement. "There was minimal damage to the area and there were no injuries."

Source: Stuff January 30, 2017 07:53 UTC