Eventually the inquiry found the fire had been caused by one of the patients lighting a flame. But the fact that the ward's night nurse and the charge nursed had taken an extended break had allowed the blaze to spread. (5 July 1972)
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Burnden Park
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Saturday 9th of March 1946 (x) — . Over 400 people were injured. The dead and injured were lain along the touchline and covered with coats. A little under half an hour later the game was restarted with a new sawdust lined touchline separating the players from the bodies.