A FIRE has broken out just outside the Etihad in front of thousands of fans only hours before Manchester City’s Champions League clash.
The Premier League champions host Club Brugge needing a win to guarantee qualification into the knockout stages.
A fire broke out outside the Etihad stadium[/caption]
A merchandise van caught fire[/caption]
An ambulance rushes to the scene[/caption]
Emergency services put out the fire[/caption]
But footage just hours before kick-off showed a merchandise van outside the stadium on fire.
Fire trucks and ambulances were seen also rushing to the scene as thousands of fans looked on in shock.
The surrounding area was evacuated as emergency services put out the fire.
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