Missed Warnings: The Bradford City Fire
Robert Hall marks the 30th anniversary of the fire that killed 56 fans during a match between Bradford City and Lincoln City, and speaks to those whose lives changed forever.
In May 1985, 56 football fans died after fire destroyed the main grandstand during a football match between Bradford City and Lincoln City. 麻豆官网首页入口 correspondent Robert Hall reported from Valley Parade that day and for the 30th anniversary he returns to speak to some of those, whose lives changed forever. He also examines the circumstances which led to the disaster and why safety warnings appeared to be ignored.
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Bradford fire: The Valley Parade disaster 30 years on
Fifty-six people died. More than 250 others were injured in one of the biggest disasters at a British football ground.
Bradford City were supposed to be celebrating on 11 May 1985. The team was presented with the Division Three championship trophy - their first trophy in 56 years - in front of 11,000 jubilant fans before the start of their match against Lincoln City.
Instead it turned into a day of appalling tragedy. The main stand at Valley Parade burned down after what was thought to be a dropped cigarette led to flames which engulfed the entire wooden structure.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Robert Hall |
| Producer | Neil Morrow |
| Executive Producer | Nicola Addyman |
Broadcasts
Tue 12 May 2015 22:45麻豆官网首页入口 One Yorks & Lincs & Yorkshire only- Wed 13 May 2015 23:20麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Thu 14 May 2015 00:20麻豆官网首页入口 Two Northern Ireland