A fire destroys a merchandise stand in Manchester before City was set to host Brugge in the Champions League.
Fire engulfed a merchandise stand at Machester City's stadium just hours before their Champions League match.A fire broke out at a merchandise stand outside Manchester City 's stadium shortly before players were due to arrive for the Champions League match against Brugge on Wednesday.
Videos shared online showed large flames and smoke coming from the stand, selling club merchandise, located near the players' entrance at the City of Manchester Stadium. New City signings Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Vitor Reis were also due to make a public appearance nearby but it was cancelled as a result.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the smell of smoke remained in the air for some time afterward as supporters waited to be let inside."Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire, they are currently dampening down any hotspots and making the area safe," a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said.Security staff had cordoned off the area and kept supporters away.
"The safety of all attending the match tonight is our top priority, and as such all events planned for West Stand reception have been cancelled, including the welcome event for new players, and the first team arrival," City said in a statement.Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday.
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