A fire has broken out outside the Etihad stadium this evening. Footage and pictures taken online show the blaze close to a concession stand with huge crowds of fans watching on. Fire engines can be seen in attendance along with emergency crews. The blaze has broken out just hours before the UEFA Champions League match against Club Brugge.

A fire outside the Etihad Stadium threatened to derail Manchester City’s preparations ahead of their final Champions League clash. The Citizens are preparing to face Club Brugge on Wednesday

There was a fire outside the Etihad Stadium, ahead of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Club Brugge on Wednesday night. The fire started near the main entrance, as City’s new women’s players were being presented on a stage.