A fire on the perimeter of Etihad Stadium was extinguished on Wednesday as fans arrived for Manchester City‘s decisive Champions League clash against Club Brugge.
The fire broke out near the entrance to the Colin Bell West Stand when City were unveiling their new January signings nearby.
City confimed the fire would not delay kick-off.
“Emergency services are present at the scene and the fire has now been extinguished,” City said in a statement.
“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.”
No casualties were immediately reported to police.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service told ESPN in a statement: “Just before 6pm this evening, two fire engines from Blackley and Philips Park fire station were called to reports of a building fire involving an outbuilding on the car park of the football ground on Rowsley Street, Manchester.
“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.
“Firefighters have been in attendance for around thirty minutes and are still at the scene.”
City, who are 25th in the Champions League table ahead of the final group fixture, must beat Brugge to make the knockout playoffs.
Information from Reuters and ESPN’s Rob Dawson contributed to this report.
In a bizarre turn of events, a fire extinguisher was found outside Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium ahead of their Champions League match. The small fire was quickly extinguished by the authorities, but the incident left fans puzzled and concerned.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it did not affect the stadium or the match in any way. Manchester City went on to win the game against their opponents, further solidifying their position in the Champions League.
While the fire extinguisher incident may have been a strange occurrence, it ultimately did not impact the outcome of the match. Manchester City continues to shine in the Champions League, proving themselves as strong contenders for the title.
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