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Macclesfield FC urge fans to stay away after suspected arson attack on stadium
Firefighters extinguished a blaze in portable toilets at Macclesfield FC's stadium; police treat it as arson with investigations ongoing and no casualties reported.
- North West Fire Control reported flames over a Moss Rose stadium wall just before 1am, and police were informed at 1.15am of a deliberate fire in two portable toilets at Macclesfield Football Club on London Road.
- An initial investigation indicates deliberate ignition at an outbuilding adjacent to the club shop, with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service saying the blaze appears to have been started deliberately.
- Two fire engines were alerted shortly before 1am and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the blaze using hose reel water jets, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
- Cheshire Police attended the scene and asked anyone with information to call telephone 101 or quote IML 2281364, or contact Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
- With the club's raised profile this year, authorities continue to probe the circumstances as investigations are already underway at the National League North club following Macclesfield's FA Cup run earlier this year.
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