The blaze started shortly before 6pm, close to where the team had been due to enter the stadium at around 6.30pm.

Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Club Brugge kicked off on time on Wednesday after a fire outside the Etihad ...

An area around the Etihad Stadium was evacuated after fire broke out just before the UEFA Champions League match between ...

A blaze erupted outside Manchester City's Etihad Stadium after a merchandise stand caught fire just hours before Wednesday's ...

A fire broke out outside Manchester City ‘s Etihad Stadium, hours before a crucial Champions League match. An area outside ...

Both fire engines and emergency crews can be seen in attendance, reports Manchester Evening News. The blaze has broken out ...

A merchandise stall outside the Etihad stadium is seen on fire as fans gather prior to the UEFA Champions League match ...

Fans gathered to watch the club unveil their January signings ahead of kick-off but things took a turn for the worse.

An area outside the Etihad Stadium was evacuated after a merchandise stand caught fire ahead of Manchester City’s Champions ...

A fire broke out at the Etihad Stadium just hours before Manchester City's crucial Champions League clash with a Club Brugge ...

A fire broke out at Manchester City's stadium on Wednesday night ahead of a Champions League clash. The blaze broke out in a ...

A fire has broken out at the Etihad Stadium just hours before Manchester City's crucial Champions League clash with Club ...