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The Bradford City stadium fire occurred during a Football League Third Division match on Saturday, 11 May 1985 at the Valley Parade stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, killing 56 spectators and injuring at least 265. The stadium was known for its antiquated design and facilities, which included the wooden roof of the main stand.
May 10, 2015 · Those are the words of David Pendleton, a survivor of the Bradford City fire disaster, which happened 30 years ago. Fifty-six people died. More than 250 others were injured in one of the biggest ...
May 12, 2015 · Thirty years after football's 'forgotten tragedy', the truth of what exactly happened when 56 people died in a fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade stadium remains elusive
- Ian Herbert
May 11, 2016 · A football disaster occurred on this day 31 years ago. On 11 May 1985, the last Saturday of the Football League season, 56 people – two of them visiting supporters – lost their lives when fire destroyed the main stand at the Bradford City v Lincoln City match at Valley Parade. The wooden, 77-year-old stand was full for City’s last fixture.
Apr 26, 2024 · City will first pay their respects to the 56 who died in the fire disaster 39 years ago next month. “It’s an important part of the history of Bradford City,” said boss Graham Alexander. “I ...
The local council was deemed to be one third responsible. After Hillsborough, the Bradford City FC stadium fire was the second worst sporting tragedy in England, leaving 56 dead and at least 265 injured. The fire started five minutes before half-time during the match on 11 May between Bradford and Lincoln City.
Bradford City supporters are set to gather to remember 56 football fans who died in a devastating fire at the club's ground in 1985. Saturday's service marks the 39th anniversary of the Valley ...
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