Molineux Stadium fire devastates Wolves bar after 20 firefighters put out blaze

A fire that broke out at Molineux Stadium in the early hours of the morning has utterly destroyed one of the bars on its premises.

The blaze began at a little before 2am and lasted for close to two hours as firefighters fought to douse the flames. It is believed as many as 20 emergency services staff were needed to bring the fire under control and eventually put it out.

Eye witnesses could see the fire from afar, with many taking to social media to post videos and photos of billowing smoke coming from the Wolves stadium.

Only now the true devastation of the fire is being revealed with a shocking image of the Billy Wright Bar at Molineux. The bar is utterly destroyed and charred with the ceiling also having melted away.

A statement from the West Midlands Fire Service said: "At 1.56am this morning we responded to a fire at The Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton.

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"The first of four fire crews and 20 firefighters arrived two minutes after being mobilised.

"We contained the fire to a conference suite bar area.

"It was out by 3.40am."

They have since added that the cause of the fire is understood to be accidental and from an electrical appliance.

Wolves also released a statement, it said: "Considerable damage has been caused by a fire in the Billy Wright Stand at Molineux. Thank you to the excellent @WestMidsFire for their prompt response and assistance in controlling the blaze."

Earlier in the morning, an eye witness told Birmingham Live : "Wolverhampton Wanderers Ground Molineux Stadium is currently on fire.

"It has been cordoned off from Asda Island up to The Hotel at the end of Waterloo Road.

"The tannoys are going off and people are being asked to stay clear to allow emergency workers to secure the scene. Currently there are four fire engines, and police and paramedics in attendance."

Just one fire engine remains now at the scene.

Bruno Lage's side did not play at Molineux yesterday as they were away to Brentford in west London.

The game, bizarrely, was brought to a halt for around 20 minutes because a drone flew overhead. The players were forced off the pitch due to safety concerns and allowed back on once the drone had been brought down.

The fourth official signalled for 19 minutes of added time in what was arguably one of the longest first halves in Premier League history.

The disruption, though, did not put Wolves off winning the encounter.

Joao Moutinho opened the scoring before Ivan Toney levelled things for the hosts. Ruben Neves went on to net the winner in the 78th minute with all three points going back to the West Midlands.