What caused the Bradford fire in 1985?
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.
When was Bradford City fire disaster?
May 11, 1985
Bradford City stadium fire/Start dates
Saturday May 11th 1985. The day should have gone down in the history books as one of celebration, following nine months of sweat, tears and toll which saw Bradford City promoted to the Third Division Championship.
What were the main legislations passed after the Bradford fire disaster?
Following the Bradford Fire Disaster new legislation was introduced into the safety of the UK’s football grounds. The outcome was the immediate closure of all wooden stands deemed unsafe, the banning of smoking within other wooden stands and the banning of any new wooden stands being built at all sports grounds.
How did the Bradford fire start 2020?
A large fire involving thousands of scrap tyres in Bradford has caused school closures and travel disruption. The blaze, in the East Bowling area of the city, began at about 04:30 GMT. Around 8,000 tyres and railway equipment are at risk from the fire which is around 50m from the railway.”
What year was the Hillsborough disaster?
April 15, 1989
Hillsborough disaster/Start dates
Who was the 97th victim of the Hillsborough disaster?
Andrew Devine
Andrew Devine died more than 32 years after he suffered serious injuries at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final. The 97th victim of the Hillsborough disaster has been nominated for the Freedom of Liverpool. Andrew Devine died in July more than 32 years after he suffered serious injuries at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.
How many years is it since Bradford City disaster?
35 years ago, Bradford City FC was devastated by fire. It was one of the worst stadium fire disasters in history. On 11 May 1985, 56 people died and hundreds more were injured when the timber stand, which had been built in 1908, caught fire.