Football clubs are on alert over the threat of fires caused by massage oil. Inside Sport understands an alarm has been raised after a series of incidents, including a fire in the laundry room at Luton's Kenilworth Road.
The issue stems from the growing demand from players for rub downs, and the effect of the massage oils used seeping into towels.
Regular detergents and wash cycles struggle to remove the residue and towels have been spontaneously combusting inside tumble dryers. Clubs have increased the level of detergent used, and tried heavy-duty programmes.
However, there are concerns that even by taking such measures, elements of the potentially dangerous residue will remain.