"It was like raining black bitumen that was burning" Stephen Place was on duty on the day of the Bradford City Fire. See more stories from #BBCWeAreBradford : http://bbc.in/WeAreBradford | BBC Yorkshire

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⚽️On May 11, 1985 the Bradford City Stadium fire, one of the most horrific moments in sports history, occurred during an English Football League Third Division match between Bradford City and Lincoln City at the Valley Parade stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, killing 56 spectators and injuring at least 265. The stadium was known for its antiquated design and facilities, which included the wooden roof of the main stand. Previous warnings had also been given about a major build-up of l