An area outside the Etihad Stadium was evacuated after a merchandise stand caught fire ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League game against Club Brugge.
Supporters had gathered outside the main reception for a presentation of City’s January signings.
Merchandise stand on fire outside the Etihad Stadium ahead of game v Club Brugge. Area being evacuated pic.twitter.com/SmJeSAAHK5
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The event was suspended as flames took hold of the stand and stewards moved fans away before fire services arrived on the scene.
It is unknown at this stage whether the incident will affect the scheduled kick-off time of 8pm.
