The story behind the bradford city ground fire that. They were joined by many who wanted to share the occasion but had not been to the stadium before. The fire at bradford citys valley parade stadium in 1985 was a horrific tragedy that many of us can recall, resulting in the death of 56 people. A special networked programme from yorkshire televisions regional news service, calendar, broadcast on the day after the valley parade fire at bradford citys. This is the first time permission has been granted to show the footage filmed at the ground that day. The bradford city stadium fire was a stadium disaster that occurred during an english league third division fixture between bradford city and. Bradford city football stand 1985 institution of fire. Whatever you are doing today, stop for a minute of reflection around 3. Suppressed bradford city vally parade stadium fire tragedy footage. On saturday 11 th may 1985 during a televised third division football match between bradford city and lincoln city a fire started within block g, underneath the wooden seating area, within the main stand of the bradford city football ground at valley parade. Bradford city stadium fire is within the scope of wikiproject yorkshire, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to yorkshire on wikipedia.
Most of the dead are children or elderly people crushed in. Matchday video of the precise moment the fire was spotted in the stands and the ensuing evacuation. The video is often shown in basic fire fighting training sessions. We use it when we undertake the fire warden, focus on fire training. I usually stop it when it pans back to the entrance hall doors showing the human crush as the people in side panic to get out. Warning thread horrific stadium fire, 56 dead might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. Although i was only 12 at the time, 11 may 1985 is a day that will live with me forever. This footage was taken by yorkshire television of a division 4 now defunct football match between bradford city and lincoln city on may 11. At firex international 2019, europes only dedicated fire safety event, some of the worlds leading fire safety experts covered this theme.
More than 1,000 people have attended a service to mark the 30th anniversary of the bradford city stadium fire. In the end, the bradford city stadium fire was the result of a litany of missed warnings. This footage was taken by yorkshire television of a division 4 now defunct football match between bradford city and lincoln city on may 11, 1985. The bradford city stadium fire was a stadium disaster that occurred during an english league third division fixture between bradford city and lincoln city on saturday, 11 may 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265 the valley parade stadium, longestablished home to bradford city football club, had been noted for its antiquated design. At least 52 people are known to have died and many are missing after fire engulfed the bradford city football stadium. The station club fire is an excellent fire related video to use.
The main stand of the bradford city stadium was burnt to the ground during the clubs last match of the season on 11th may 1985. Sky mans memories of hideous bradford fire uk news. Bradford city fire memorial at the valley parade stadium on the 30th anniversary of the tragedy featuring. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. Stadium becomes engulfed in flames within minutes during a. Images marked as easyaccess downloads are not included in your premium access or subscription package with getty images, and you will be billed for any images that you use. Unfortunately, derby scored on the 56th min, but the whole stadium stood and applauded on the 58th minute. The bradford city stadium fire was the worst fire disaster in the history of english football. The fire broke out during a football match between bradford city the home team and lincoln city, on the day that bradford city. Find highquality bradford city stadium fire stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images.
The city stadium was originally affiliated to the british greyhound track control society bgtcs, one of the two organisations governing the sport and the rival to the national greyhound racing club ngrc. It occurred during a league match in front of record numbers of spectators, on saturday, 11 may 1985, killing 56 and injuring at least 265. The bradford city fire disaster occurred on saturday 11 may 1985 when a flash fire consumed one side of the valley parade football stadium in bradford, england. Bradford city football club bradford, uk famous fires. The bradford city stadium fire occurred during an english league third division match.
The fire at bradford citys valley parade stadium in which 56 people died and more than 270 were injured is remembered 25 years on. It was later established that the blaze was caused by a fan who went to put his cigarette out but dropped it between the. Over 250 other supporters from both bradford city and lincoln city were injured, many seriously. Fire disaster at football match bradford city stadium fire youtube. This ebook covers the key insights from those discussions on the developments shaping the profession, with topics including. This may will mark the 30 th anniversary of one of the uks worst fire disasters, when 56 people died at bradford citys football stadium. The fire happened during a football match between home team bradford city and lincoln city. Graham karran, chief fire officer for west yorkshire. The fire and its unfortunate victims was remembered and honoured at the ipro stadium, home of derby county, during yesterdays playoff 2nd leg. The story of the bradford fire, by martin fletcher the official bradford city fire website bradford fire will live. Those are the words of david pendleton, a survivor of the bradford city fire. A fire broke out in the stands in the middle of the match, destroying a full section of the stadium and killing 56 and injuring over 450 people as it quickly spread out of control. Is the fire protection industry adapting to the postgrenfell reality fast enough. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality.
After hillsborough, the bradford city fc stadium fire was the second worst sporting tragedy in england, leaving 56 dead and at least 265 injured. If you would like to participate, you can visit the project page, where you can join the project, see a list of open tasks, and join in discussions on the projects talk page. The bradford fire was shortly followed by the heysel disaster, when on may 29 in the same year 39 football fans were killed at the belgian stadium when a wall collapsed before the european cup. A special networked programme from yorkshire televisions regional news service, calendar, broadcast on the day after the valley parade fire at bradford city s.
On this day a fire at bradford football stadium killed more than 50 people and injured hundreds. Bradford city stadium fire marked 30 years on uk news. The bradford city stadium tragedy firehouse forums. United kingdom hazard emergency risk stadium tragedy burn burning people bradford bradford city stadium fire crisis football disaster 1985 more. Within 5 minutes the whole of the stand was alight with several hundred supporters having to leave the stand. The judge who led the public inquiry into the bradford city football stadium fire that killed 56 fans has called for police to examine eight other blazes linked to the former club chairman. Bradford city stadium firenew evidence page 2 digital spy. Im from bradford and remember this event very well. The team compete in league two, the fourth tier of the english football league system.
Families of the 56 football fans who died in the bradford city stadium fire have said the service to mark the 30th anniversary of the tragedy was humbling more than 1,000 people gathered. Find professional bradford city stadium fire videos and broll stock footage available for license in film, television, advertising and corporate uses. The footage they captured would go on to make headlines but not because of any sporting achievement. File photo dated 585 of a ward at bradford royal infirmary, where casualties of the bradford city stadium fire disaster were being treated. In early 2007, original tv news footage of the fire was illegally posted on the internet website youtube.
Suppressed bradford city vally parade stadium fire tragedy. The fire started five minutes before halftime during the match on 11 may between bradford and lincoln city. The bradford city stadium fire is considered to be the worst disasters in the history of english football. The bradford city stadium fire occurred during an english league third division match between bradford city and lincoln city on saturday, 11 may 1985, killing 56 spectators in the stadium and injuring at least 265 the valley parade stadium, the longestablished home to bradford city football club, in common with many other british football stadiums of the time, was known for its antiquated.
Hundreds of people are in hospital suffering from burns. Bradford city association football club is a professional football club in bradford, west yorkshire, england. Speculation an australian man started the bradford city stadium fire in 1985 it killed 56 people and destroyed an entire stadium. Footage of the accident at this point shows levels of confusion among the spectators while many were trying to. A fire broke out in the stands in the middle of the match, destroying a full section of the stadium and killing 56 and injuring over.
On that day, bradford city were celebrating winning the football league third division trophy. It was planned to stand and applaud for 56 secs on the 56th minute. Hideous images linger after carnage of celebration day. Bradford city football club, 1985 fire safety consultant.
Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The bradford city disaster took place on saturday may 11, 1985 when a flash fire occurred at the valley parade stadium in bradford, england. The bradford city fire was one of english footballs worst stadium disasters, as 56 fans were killed when the main stand at valley road stadium. There will be a service of civic remembrance, as well as other.
They are the only professional football club in england to wear claret and amber, and have worn these colours throughout their history. You can check all of our prices online before you travel. This was all somehow ignored, put off, filed as something to sort out later. Martin fletcher on how he survived the bradford city fire. Easyaccess downloads let you quickly download hires, nonwatermarked images. When the bgtcs disbanded in 1935 the stadium owners the city greyhound and sports club bradford ltd became independent unaffiliated. Bradford city stadium fire stock pictures, royaltyfree. The home secretary, theresa may, has been told that bradford city fans were wrongly held responsible for deaths in the stadium fire on 11 may 1985 which killed 56. Thirty years after footballs forgotten tragedy, the truth of what exactly happened when 56 people died in a fire at bradford city s valley parade stadium remains elusive. Terry yorath, my father, was assistant coach at bradford city football club. Thirty years after footballs forgotten tragedy, the truth of what exactly happened when 56 people died in a fire at bradford citys valley parade stadium remains elusive. They have though been known by various nicknames, with the. The last time i was shown this video, they pointed out a police mans hair spontaneously bursting into flames at the 3.
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