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Today at 9:34am Fire units from. Valley Center Fire, San Pasqual Fire, Rincon Fire and Cal Fire responded to a working structural Fire on Choctaw Ridge. The initial Incident Commander from Valley Center Engine 161 confirmed there were no people in the structure and began a defensive operation, protecting surrounding structures and the brush. Engines from allied agencies assisted with extinguishment and kept a venting propane tank cool preventing an explosion. No Firefighters were injured on this

On May 11, 1985, a tragic fire broke out at Valley Parade stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, during a Football League Third Division match between Bradford City and Lincoln City. The blaze, which started in the main stand, killed 56 spectators—54 Bradford fans and two Lincoln supporters—and injured at least 265 others. The match was meant to be a celebration, with Bradford City having secured the Third Division title, their first in 56 years, and the team was presented with the trophy

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195K views · 11 reactions | "It was horrendous." The shock and horror of the Bradford City stadium fire has never left Terry Yorath. Here's his moving account of the 1985 disaster... | BBC Radio Wales | Facebook

14K views · 167 reactions | ⚽️On May 11, 1985 the Bradford City...