JAKARTA - The fire outside the Etihad Stadium was successfully extinguished on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the early hours of Indonesian Western Time (WIB), when fans arrived to watch the Champions League match between Manchester City and Club Brugge.
The fire broke out near the entrance to Colin Bell West Stand, near where Manchester City wanted to introduce new players bought in the winter market.
Manchester City was finally able to ensure the fire did not delay the start of the match.
"Emergency services have arrived at the location and the fire has been extinguished. The safety of everyone attending tonight's game is our top priority."
"Therefore, all planned events at West Stand have been canceled, including a new signing ceremony, and the arrival of the first team," Manchester City said in a statement.
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There were no casualties in the police report. A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) told ESPN it took an hour and a half to ensure conditions were safe.
"Just before 6 pm (local time), two fire engines from the Blackley and Philips Park fire departments were summoned. There were reports of building fires involving merchandise kiosks in the football field parking lot in Rowsley Street, Manchester."
"The officers arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two rolls of hose to extinguish the fire."
"Firefighters were there for about an hour thirty minutes and then left the scene."
"The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service recently introduced a new role as a Tactical Liaison Officer at the Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) as part of a joint emergency service approach that is part of our strategy to maintain public safety and support ongoing events."
"Our Tactical Liaison Officers have supported GMFRS officers and the MCFC management team to allow the match to take place on schedule," said a spokesman for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
The cause of the fire is not yet known. The most important thing is that there are no problems in the Manchester City home game. The match went without a hitch and The Citizens won 3-1 over Club Brugge.
An additional three points ensures that Pep Guardiola's team secures the knockout phase of the Champions League playoffs.
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