Kitchen fire disrupts ODI build-up

A fire in a kitchen at Edgbaston briefly disrupted preparations for the first one-day international between England and New Zealand.

Fire crews and three ambulances attended the venue, which was evacuated shortly before midday, with people treated for smoke inhalation. One member of staff was sent home as a precaution while others were checked by paramedics and cleared of any problems having briefly breathed in smoke while trying to tackle the fire.

The fire, understood to be caused when baking peppers, happened in the Warwickshire Suite on the third floor of the new pavilion. Smoke drifted into the dressing rooms - the England team was evacuated on to the pitch and New Zealand were delayed in their attempts to start training - and the pre-match press conferences were relocated.

Warwickshire tweeted: "West Midlands Fire Service have dealt with a small kitchen fire on-site. No impact on tomorrow's game + thanks to everyone for your patience.''