Statements have been issued by Plymouth Argyle and a fire service after a blaze outside Home Park stadium on Monday night.
Two portable toilets that were completely destroyed, with no interior damage reported. An investigation will now be launched into the suspected arson.
Plymouth have since thanked the public for alerting emergency services, confirming the incident was under control.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded at 9:10pm with two appliances, extinguished the blaze using a hose reel jet, and believes it was deliberately started, prompting an arson investigation.
This incident follows a similar fire on November 12th at Exeter City’s St James Park, which damaged the control and medical rooms, affected the adjacent stand, and was contained by over five fire crews in two hours with no injuries.
Following an investigation from the fire service, it is believed to have been accidental, but the cause is still unknown.
Exeter City launched a GoFundMe aiming for £100,000 in short-term repairs, held by the Supporters’ Trust, with excess funds for infrastructure improvements pending insurance outcomes.
BREAKING: A fire has broken out tonight at Home Park.
This is a breaking news story – further updates to follow.#PlymouthArgyle #BreakingNews #fire pic.twitter.com/h0uG5lsdsV
— Plymouth Plus (@Plymouth_Plus) November 17, 2025
🚨Plymouth Argyle Also Had a Fire Near the stadium earlier today It didn’t enter the stadium and It has been put out #pafc #breakingnews #news pic.twitter.com/gzfWglKHHC
— Jordan Newbery (@Jordan08087004) November 17, 2025
Plymouth Argyle said: “We can confirm that a small fire occurred outside Home Park this evening.
“The incident is now under control, and there has been no damage to the interior of the stadium.
“Thank you to the public for their calls, alerting the emergency services to the incident.”
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said via Plymouth Plus: “We were called at 9.10pm to reports of a fire at Home Park in Plymouth.
“An appliance each from Camels Head and Greenbank fire stations attended.
“On arrival, crews located a fire confined to two portable toilets and used a hose reel jet to extinguish. The toilets were completely destroyed by fire. The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.”
😬😬😬 #pafc pic.twitter.com/4JF6V2oYmj
— Luke Witts (@lukewitts04) November 17, 2025
🚨 NEW: Arson investigation launched after Plymouth Argyle fire believed to be deliberate pic.twitter.com/My0PliVJMz
— Plymouth Plus (@Plymouth_Plus) November 17, 2025
Credit – Plymouth Plus
This comes a week on from a fire breaking out in the corner of Exeter City’s St James Park around the St James Road/Well Street end.
The club said: “Late on the evening of Wednesday, 12 November 2025, the fire caused damage to the buildings which house the stadium’s control room and medical room. Both areas have been damaged by the fire and the adjacent Adam Stansfield Stand has suffered some fire and smoke damage.
“More than five fire crews from the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service responded, using hose-reel jets, breathing apparatus, ventilation fans and thermal imaging cameras. Within roughly two hours, the fire was under control, preventing what could have become a much greater incident.
“Thankfully, no injuries were reported. But the damage is significant: a large portion of the control room building is destroyed (approximately 60%), and electrical intake cupboards and wiring have been badly affected. The club has begun a full assessment of the cost and scope of repairs.
“Thanks to you; our owners, Exeter City stands strong today. With your help once more, we’ll be here tomorrow.
Update given by Exeter City and fire service after crews tackle blaze at St James Park stadium
🗣️ “This is another bump in the road that we need to overcome.”
General Manager Clive Harrison provides the latest update on the repair work after last week’s fire ⬇️
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— Exeter City FC (@OfficialECFC) November 17, 2025
“We have set an initial target of £100,000 based on early cost estimates. This figure may be updated as the Club gathers further information on the total repair costs. Any funds raised that exceed the repair costs will be earmarked for future infrastructure improvements at St James Park.
“The monies will contribute to the possible removal and replacement of the necessary buildings & equipment required for match day operations.
“Due to the insurance claim process and timescale of the insurance outcome, short-term funding is required to cover these expenses and a contingency sum for unknown expenses.
“At the point of the insurance decision, The Supporters’ Trust will make a further decision on what to do with the monies raised.
“All monies raised will be held in a Supporters Trust bank account ring-fenced for this project.
“Every donation big or small will go directly towards ensuring that St James Park remains the pride of Exeter and that our club can continue to thrive.
“The Club & Trust are hugely grateful for the offers of help that have been received since the incident. Anyone with expertise willing to help with the aftermath of Wednesday night’s fire should contact [email redacted].uk
“Donate here: https://gofund.me/8b41483e6
“Kind Regards,
“The Board of Trustees”
Here’s how fans reacted to statements issued by Plymouth and fire service after a blaze outside Home Park stadium…
@ianjack0601: Did derek Adams set fire to Tom cleverlys tactics book?
@upTheArgo: Tolaj’s on fire, our stadiums terrified
@RhysPAFC: There’s goes The 2026 transfer budget
@JEales_: I’ll set up the go fund me lads
@Harveyenglandyt: Sums up our season #pafc
@Jimnewman2203: That will be coming out the playing budget FFS! #pafc
@jcoleman22_: Turns out the entire of Devon is on fire…Somerset is terrified #pafc
@o_dcfc: I can understand the Exeter one being treated as non suspicious. It was in an electrical room. This, on the other hand, I dont think there’s anything that can trigger a fire in a porta-loo…
