Footage shows fire nearby Goodison Park ahead of Everton v Luton kick-off in FA Cup
Footage has been shared on social media showing a large fire breaking out close to Goodison Park ahead of the FA Cup clash between Everton and Luton Town.
Liverpool Echo reporter Tony Scott was among those to post a video via his personal Twitter account from inside the ground shortly ahead of the planned 3pm kick-off.
Radio City News uploaded a clip from further afield, seemingly showing a building going up in flames in worrying scenes.
Worrying
Supporters inside the ground were immediately aware something was not right when smoke started making its way over Goodison Park.
Only through the footage shared from elsewhere in the city can you see exactly where the fire is coming from.
Of course, it goes without saying that hopefully everyone is okay and that the fire is swiftly contained by the fire service.
While this was unfolding, the match at Goodison went ahead as planned, but many inside the ground could be forgiven if their minds were wandering elsewhere.
Something not too dissimilar happened in 2008 when a fire broke out in an establishment pretty much right outside Goodison Park, but this appears to be on a much larger scale – albeit a fair bit further away.
The officials were clearly happy enough for the Everton game to go ahead on time, though, and let’s just hope for some positive news as this story develops.
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