On 11th May 1985, Bradford City FC were playing Lincoln City in the final game of the season. It was a day of celebration that saw 11,076 supporters at Bradford’s ground, Valley Parade, to see the club collect its first trophy for 56 years.
Minutes before half time, smoke began rising and within four minutes the fire engulfed the entire stand, reaching a temperature of 900 degrees Celsius. 56 men, women and children were killed and 265 were injured.
It was one of the most deadly fires in British history which, after a five day inquiry which blamed a dropped cigarette, was widely regarded as a tragic accident. But is that the whole truth? Journalist Mobeen Azhar investigates.
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