Sky Sports News were reporting live from the venue when the blaze is believed to have started, and it quickly took hold sending smoke billowing into the air.

A camera gantry appeared to be badly damaged and though blocks of flats are in close proximity to the stadium, mercifully they appeared to be safe from the flames.

BREAKING: A fire has broken out at the Estadi Nacional, where Andorra are set to play England in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier. pic.twitter.com/RTG64JhfUl

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 8, 2021