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"It was like raining black bitumen that was burning" Stephen Place was on duty on the day of the Bradford City Fire. See more stories from #BBCWeAreBradford : http://bbc.in/WeAreBradford | BBC Yorkshire

⚽️On May 11, 1985 the Bradford City Stadium fire, one of the most horrific moments in sports history, occurred during an English Football League Third Division match between Bradford City and Lincoln City 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. Previous warnings had also been given about a major build-up of l

On May 11, 1985, a tragic fire broke out at Valley Parade stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, during a Football League Third Division match between Bradford City and Lincoln City. The blaze, which started in the main stand, killed 56 spectators—54 Bradford fans and two Lincoln supporters—and injured at least 265 others. The match was meant to be a celebration, with Bradford City having secured the Third Division title, their first in 56 years, and the team was presented with the trophy