The Fort Worth Press - Fire erupts outside Man City stadium before Champions League clash

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Fire erupts outside Man City stadium before Champions League clash
Fire erupts outside Man City stadium before Champions League clash / Photo: © AFP

Fire erupts outside Man City stadium before Champions League clash

A blaze erupted outside Manchester City's Etihad Stadium after a merchandise stand caught fire just hours before Wednesday's crucial Champions League tie against Club Brugge.

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The fire broke out shortly before 1800 GMT near the area where Pep Guardiola's side had been due to enter the stadium around 30 minutes later.

Hundreds of fans had gathered outside the Etihad for a pre-match entertainment show which included on-stage interviews with City's new signings Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov.

The show had already begun with City's female players Rebecca Knaak and Aemu Oyama on stage at the time of the fire.

The event was suspended as flames took hold of the stand and stewards moved fans away before fire services arrived on the scene.

Stewards and security staff quickly evacuated the area and a fire engine was on the scene within minutes.

The fire soon appeared to be brought under control and it was announced that the stadium was open and fans could enter.

Three entrance gates inside the cordoned-off area close to the scene of the fire were still closed.

The remainder of the pre-match show was cancelled, but the match was due to go ahead as scheduled at 2000 GMT.

Premier League champions City must beat Brugge in their last match of the opening phase to advance to the Champions League play-off round.

M.McCoy--TFWP