Huge fire near St Mary's causes postponement of Southampton v Preston

Handout photo provided by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. A large fire has broken out at Marine Parade, close to Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium, just a few hours before their match against Preston is due to kick-off. Eighteen fire engines are at the scene of the blaze, which involves four industrial units just yards away from the ground. Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service/Handout/PA Wire. 

Southampton's Championship match against Preston on Wednesday evening has been postponed after a huge fire broke out close to the stadium just a few hours before it was due to kick off.

Eighteen fire engines were at the scene of the blaze, which involved four industrial units just yards away from the ground.