SWPIX.COM The Bradford Fire 1985

IN THE FIRST INSTANCE CONTACT OFFICE +44 7811 267 706 simon@swpix.com STRICTLY NO DOWNLOAD OR DISTRIBUTION Picture by SWpix.com from The SWpix.com Archive 2023 - Bradford City Stadium Fire, Valley Parade, Bradford 11/05/1985 - The Bradford City stadium fire occurred during a Football League Third Division match on Saturday 11, May 1985. Before the match, against Lincoln City, Bradford City had received The Third Division Championship trophy. 56 ( fifty six ) people lost their lives and over 265 ( two hundred and sixty five ) were seriously injured. The fire in the main stand was caused by a lit cigarette which fell on rubbish when it slipped through floorboards and igniting it. IMAGE ARCHIVED, EDITED AND RE CAPTIONED - 11/04/2023 - Sir Oliver Popplewell Fire consumes one side of Valley Parade during the Bradford City v Lincoln City match.

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