The Bradford City fire disaster occurred on May 11, 1985, claiming the lives of 56 fans during a game that was meant to celebrate the team's promotion. The sunlit day quickly transformed from celebration to tragedy when a small fire erupted in the main stand and spread rapidly. Eyewitnesses, including commentator John Helm and team captain Peter Jackson, recalled the unexpected horror of the event, emphasizing how quickly everything changed from joy to devastation, leaving a lasting impact on the community.
"It was such a beautiful day⦠The sun was shining and everybody in the city was happy." - John Helm, recalling the atmosphere before the tragedy struck.
"Particularly for me being a local lad and having lived and gone to school locally, it was a proud day... It turned into a disastrous day." - Peter Jackson, reflecting on the irony of the event.
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