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Investigation launched after car dealership blaze

Andrew BartonYorkshire
Helen Plant The image shows thick black smoke billowing into the sky behind a football stadium during a match. Spectators are visible seated in the stand below, with advertising boards along the pitch and a tall floodlight pole in the foreground. The stadium exterior features blue and grey metal cladding.Helen Plant
A large number of football supporters raised the alarm, the fire service said

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a major fire at a car dealership in York.

Crews from York, Malton, Selby, Tadcaster, Harrogate and Knaresborough were called to the Stoneacre Motor Group site on Jockey Lane on Monday afternoon.

At its height, clouds of thick black smoke could be seen rising above York City FC's nearby LNER Community Stadium during the club's match against Altrincham.

A North Yorkshire Fire Service spokesperson said many calls about the blaze had been received from fans leaving the ground after the match.

People in the area were warned to keep windows and doors closed while firefighters tackled the blaze.

Charlie Putt The image shows a football match taking place inside a stadium, with players spread across the pitch and a large crowd filling the stands. Above the roofline at the far side of the ground, thick black smoke can be seen rising into the sky. A section of the stadium roof and structural beams frames the top of the image.Charlie Putt
An investigation has been launched following the fire near York's Community Stadium

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used pumps and ventilation fans while dealing with the blaze, the spokesperson said.

No injuries had been reported and fire service staff would revisit the site on Tuesday, they added.

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