Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 29th January 2025, at 22:15hrs
The fire involved a merchandise kiosk outside the stadium
A merchandise kiosk burst into flames outside the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening just before Manchester City was to take on a vital champions league match.
Video footage posted online has shown the moment huge flames were seen erupting outside the stadium this evening.
Emergency crews descended on the area shortly before 6pm.
In a statement released today, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service said:
“Just before 6pm this evening (Wednesday 29th January), 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 twenty minutes and are still at the scene.”
In a statement, the club said:
“Manchester City FC can confirm that there has been a fire in one of the outside merchandise kiosks, located near the entrance to the Colin Bell West Stand.
Emergency services are present at the scene and the fire has now been extinguished. 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.”
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