Fire crews called to Vitality Stadium
KICK off had to be delayed at AFC Bournemouth v Watford this evening after firefighters were called to the Vitality Stadium.
Three appliances and the aerial platform went to the stadium to carry out an inspection after a "concern" was raised at 6pm.
AFC Bournemouth said on Twitter that fire crews had attended an "incident" in the East Stand concourse.
⚠️ KICK OFF DELAYED ⚠️
— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) January 2, 2019
After fire crews attended an incident in the East Stand concourse at Vitality Stadium #BOUWAT will now kick off at 8pm.#afcb 🍒
Kick off was due to take place at 7.45pm but was delayed until 8pm.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said after carrying out checks, crews left the scene at 6.40pm.
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