On This Day: May 11, 1985 - Bradford City Stadium Fire Claims 56 Lives

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Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 11, 1985 - Bradford City Stadium Fire Claims 56 Lives.

On May 11, 1985, tragedy struck during a match between Bradford City and Lincoln City when a fire broke out at Valley Parade Stadium in Bradford, England. What began as a small flame under the wooden stands quickly turned into a massive blaze, engulfing the main stand within minutes.

The fire claimed the lives of 56 people and injured more than 250. The speed of the fire shocked witnesses and exposed serious safety issues in older stadiums, leading to sweeping changes in football ground...
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