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A fire engulfed a merchandise stand outside Etihad Stadium as fans gathered before Manchester City’s Champions League home game against Club Brugge on Wednesday.
The fire started in the kiosk near the stadium’s main entrance just before 18:00 GMT as fans gathered for a presentation of the club’s new January signings on a stage.
The event was halted and the area evacuated by stewards and security staff before the fire service arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze near the entrance to the Colin Bell West Stand.
It is not yet know if the fire will affect the game’s kick-off time of 20:00 GMT.
Reigning Premier League champions City need to win the match to reach the competition’s play-off round.
It was announced at 18:22 that fans could enter the stadium, but three entrance gates inside the area cordoned off because of the fire were still closed.
“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 released just after 18:30, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said its firefighters were still at the scene and are “currently dampening down any hotspots and making the area safe”.
The presentation had already started when the fire broke out, with women’s players Rebecca Knaak and Aemu Oyama on stage at the time.
Men’s players Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov were set to follow them.
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Manchester City faced a scare at the Etihad Stadium as a fire engulfed a kiosk just hours before their Champions League tie.
The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, with firefighters quickly rushing to the scene to extinguish the flames. Thankfully, no injuries were reported and the damage was contained to the kiosk.
Despite the scare, the match went ahead as scheduled, with City securing a crucial victory in their Champions League campaign.
Fans were quick to praise the swift response of the emergency services and the club staff for their handling of the situation. It was a reminder of the importance of safety measures in place at stadiums, ensuring the well-being of all those in attendance.
The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of events in football, but also the resilience and professionalism of those involved in the sport.
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