Who was responsible for the Bradford City 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.

What are the failings of the Bradford stadium fire?

They included three who tried to escape through the toilets, 27 who were found by exit K and turnstiles 6 to 9 at the rear centre of the stand, and two elderly people who had died in their seats. Some had been crushed as they tried to crawl under turnstiles to escape.

How many died in the Bradford football fire?

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A memorial service to remember 56 football fans who died in the Bradford City fire is due to be held in person for the first time in three years. The Bantams were playing Lincoln City at Valley Parade when the blaze killed 54 Bradford fans and two Lincoln supporters on 11 May 1985.

What started Bradford fire?

A dropped cigarette was identified as the likely cause of the disaster which killed 56 people. Retired Detective Inspector Raymond Falconer was speaking on the 30th anniversary of the tragedy.

Who owns Bradford City?

Ownership. Bradford City Football Club Limited is owned by ER SPORTSGROUP GmbH, which is 100% owned by Stefan Rupp.

What stadium burned down?

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Fire Department announced Friday that the fire at Empower Field at Mile High was accidentally started. The fire started in the northeast part of the stadium around 2:15 p.m. Thursday. Denver Fire believes the blaze started in a fourth-level suite and spread to the third level.

Who died in Bradford fire?

Yashpal Bhalla, 70, tragically died in a house fire on Armidale Way, Bradford on Sunday, 29 May.

How much was Bradford City sold for?

Bought by German businessmen Stefan Rupp and Edin Rahic for £5.5 million from previous owners Julian Rhodes and Mark Lawn in May 2016, Bradford stood just 90 minutes from a possible Championship return a year later after reaching the play-off final under Stuart McCall.

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