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Plymouth Argyle Treats Home Park Fire as Arson, Hands CCTV to Police

Firefighters contained the blaze within minutes, limiting harm to outside facilities.

Overview

  • The club said the fire started at 21:13 next to a portaloo by the Babcock Devonport End on November 17.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police have received CCTV from the club as part of the arson investigation.
  • Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service reached the site in about three minutes and quickly brought the fire under control.
  • The incident caused no interior stadium damage, though two portable toilets were destroyed, according to reports.
  • Plymouth Argyle thanked the community and said a contractor will clean the area, with no further comment while police inquiries continue.