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Today marks 35 years since one of the most tragic events in British football - certainly the most tragic that was broadcast live on television.
11th May 1985, Bradford City v Lincoln City, Division 3 league match. Prior to the match, Bradford had been awarded the division 3 trophy, the game kicked off at 3.04pm. Shortly before the whistle for half time, a small fire broke out in one of the main stands. Using the timestamp at the bottom of the screen, it begins at 15:44:28.
Four minutes.
56 people lost their lives in total. The fire was so fierce, at some points in that video you can see the police, showing bravery on a level above, wearing only their standard uniforms, charging back to grab people and the heat alone igniting their hair. It spread so quickly that once the stand had burned entirely to the ground and the fire was out, the investigators found two deceased fans still sat in their seats.
Take a minute to remember them today.
11th May 1985, Bradford City v Lincoln City, Division 3 league match. Prior to the match, Bradford had been awarded the division 3 trophy, the game kicked off at 3.04pm. Shortly before the whistle for half time, a small fire broke out in one of the main stands. Using the timestamp at the bottom of the screen, it begins at 15:44:28.
Four minutes.
56 people lost their lives in total. The fire was so fierce, at some points in that video you can see the police, showing bravery on a level above, wearing only their standard uniforms, charging back to grab people and the heat alone igniting their hair. It spread so quickly that once the stand had burned entirely to the ground and the fire was out, the investigators found two deceased fans still sat in their seats.
Take a minute to remember them today.