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Events on Saturday 11 May 1985 1
1985Bradford City stadium fireWooden stand engulfed in flames during a football matchA fire swept through a wooden stand at Bradford City's Valley Parade stadium on 11 May 1985, likely ignited by a discarded cigarette beneath the seating. Fifty-six spectators died and hundreds more were injured. The disaster led to sweeping new safety regulations for British football grounds.