How many people died in Bradford fire football?
Bradford City were playing Lincoln City at Valley Parade when the fire killed 54 Bradford fans and two Lincoln supporters on 11 May 1985. Tributes to those who died and were injured were paid on social media ahead of the service.
What caused the fire at Bradford football ground?
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.
How many died at Heysel?
39 people
The disaster occurred before the European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus on May 29, 1985, when events in Block Z of the stadium tragically led to the deaths of 39 people – mostly Juventus supporters – and left hundreds more injured.
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.
When was the Bradford fire?
May 11, 1985
Bradford City stadium fire/Start dates
The worst fire disaster in English football history played out on live television on May 11, after Valley Parade’s main stand caught fire during a match between Bradford City and Lincoln City on May 11, 1985.
When did the Bradford City stadium fire happen?
BBC Sport looks back at the Bradford City fire disaster that claimed the lives of 56 spectators when a stand caught fire at Valley Parade on 11 May 1985.
What was the most successful season for Bradford City?
The 1984-85 season had been one of the most successful in Bradford City’s 82-year history. Led by former England international Trevor Cherry, the Bantams won only their third divisional title and earned a return to the second tier of English football for the first time since 1937.
When did Bradford City get their first trophy?
More than 250 others were injured in one of the biggest disasters at a British football ground. Bradford City were supposed to be celebrating on 11 May 1985. The team was presented with the Division Three championship trophy – their first trophy in 56 years – in front of 11,000 jubilant fans before the start of their match against Lincoln City.
Why was play stopped at Bradford v Lincoln?
Bradford, playing into a strong wind, were struggling to break down a Lincoln side already safe from relegation. The game was goalless after 40 minutes when play was stopped. Helm: “There was a throw-in in front of the stand where the fire started – something caught my eye. I asked the director to get the camera to go a little closer.