What happened in the Bradford City fire?
On 11 May 1985 a fire erupted in the midst of a third-division tie between Bradford City and Lincoln City at Valley Parade, killing 54 home supporters and two Lincoln fans.
Did the man on fire at Bradford survive?
People smothered him to extinguish the flames, but he later died of his injuries in hospital. Half of those who died were either aged under 20 or over 70, and the oldest victim was the club’s former chairman, Sam Firth, aged 86. More than 265 supporters were injured.
How many people died in the Bradford City FC fire?
On 11 May 1985 the main stand of Bradford City Football Club caught fire. Within four minutes the stand was alight from end to end. Fifty three people were burnt to death and about 250 injured; 83 required admission to hospital, and 55 of these were treated by primary excision of their burns and skin grafting.
How many years since Bradford City had fire?
35 years ago, Bradford City FC was devastated by fire. It was one of the worst stadium fire disasters in history. On 11 May 1985, 56 people died and hundreds more were injured when the timber stand, which had been built in 1908, caught fire.
Who is to blame for Bradford fire?
The fire started five minutes before half-time during the match on 11 May between Bradford and Lincoln City. It was later established that the blaze was caused by a fan who went to put his cigarette out but dropped it between the floorboards onto a pile of rubbish that had been building up below.
At what time was the Bradford fire?
3.40pm
Never in the annals of the Football League’s history had a team’s achievements been so tragically overshadowed. At 3.40pm, the first signs were noticed and fire-fighting equipment was requested. Within four minutes, the flames were visible and the police began to evacuate people in the area of block G.
Who was to blame for Bradford fire?
How many people does Bradford City stadium hold?
25,136
Bradford City Ticket Office/Capacity
The ground underwent significant changes in the 1990s, and early 2000s, and now has a capacity of 25,136. The record attendance of 39,146 was set in 1911 for an FA Cup tie against Burnley, making it the oldest surviving attendance record at a Football League ground in the country.
Is Bradford a poor city?
Bradford District ranks 13th most deprived local authority in England (where 1 is the most deprived local authority and 317 is the least deprived) and 2nd most deprived in the Yorkshire and Humber region (after the City of Kingston upon Hull).
What’s Bradford famous for?
The city is already known as an industrial revolution boom town that gave the world textiles. And its reputation for some of the finest curry restaurants in the UK is secure.
What is Bradford’s ground called?
Bradford City Ticket Office
Bradford City AFC/Arenas/Stadiums
