Around 300 people were evacuated from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by on-site staff; Tottenham statement: "The fire was contained to a very small area and quickly put out with a fire extinguisher by the first person on the scene"
Thursday 2 September 2021 17:38, UK
Firefighters were called to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday morning, but there were no reported injuries as 300 people were evacuated.
The London Fire Brigade said in a statement that the scene was quickly brought under control once people were evacuated from the nine-storey building
There were no reports of any injuries sustained in the event.
"Firefighters were called to a fire at a football stadium on High Road in Tottenham this morning (Wednesday)," a statement read.
"An air compressor was damaged by the fire. The Brigade was called at 10:01am and the fire was under control by 10:59am."
Two fire engines from Tottenham Fire Station were at the scene.
It is understood by the time the fire brigade arrived the small kitchen fire had been put out by an electrician with one fire extinguisher.
Tottenham released the following statement regarding the incident: "Following a number of inaccurate and sensationalist reports, we can confirm that Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is operational as normal after a small fire, caused by an air compressor, broke out in one of the kitchens this morning (Thursday September 2).
"The fire was contained to a very small area and quickly put out with a fire extinguisher by the first person on the scene.
"The building was briefly evacuated as per standard safety procedures following the triggering of the fire alarm system, while a London Fire Brigade crew attended the stadium and carried out a safety inspection before departing the scene."