A fire broke out outside theEtihad Stadium a few hours before the crucial match of Champions League between the Manchester City and the Brugge clubs. The flames, originating from a van used for the sale of merchandising, requested the immediate intervention of the firefighters, who managed to tame the fire that did not cause injured.
The affected area was evacuated by precaution, causing inconvenience to the fans present. Fortunately, the accident had no serious consequences and supporters were subsequently readmitted to the west area of the stadium.