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Fire at Luton Town’s Kenilworth Road Contained, Match Against Coventry City to Proceed

A laundry room appliance fire was swiftly managed by firefighters, ensuring no disruption to Saturday’s crucial Championship fixture.

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Overview

  • A fire broke out in the laundry room at Kenilworth Road stadium on Friday evening, prompting an emergency response from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
  • Fire crews from multiple stations used breathing apparatus, an aerial platform, and hose reels to extinguish the blaze within two hours.
  • The fire was contained to the laundry room, with no substantial structural damage reported, and officials confirmed the site is safe.
  • Luton Town issued a statement late Friday assuring fans that Saturday’s Championship match against Coventry City would go ahead as planned.
  • Emergency services remained on-site into the night to check for hotspots, with a road closure on Hatters Way in place temporarily.