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Prior to Manchester City’s Champions League group match against Club Brugge, the English team reported that a fire that started in a merchandise stand outside the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday was put out.
The fire started close to the Colin Bell West Stand entrance as City was announcing their new January additions.
“Emergency services are present at the scene and the fire has now been extinguished,” City said in a statement.
“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.”
City, who are 25th in the standings, must win the game to make the knockout playoffs.
