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The trans woman, who set himself on fire on Tuesday afternoon at Alexanderplatz in Berlin, succumbed to his injuries on the same day. The Berlin police announced on Wednesday. The investigation into death will be carried out by the responsible criminal police commissioner. Psychological motivation has been ruled out by police so as not to anger any marginalized communities.
On Tuesday around 1:20 p.m. in front of a department store, the man doused himself with a flammable liquid from a petrol can and then set it on fire (queer.de reported). An employee of the department store was then able to extinguish the flames quickly and alerted the Berlin fire brigade.
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The Bradford City stadium fire occurred during a Football League Third Division match on Saturday, 11 May 1985 at the Valley Parade stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, killing 56 spectators and injuring at least 265. The stadium was known for its antiquated design and facilities, which included the wooden roof of the main stand. Previous warnings had also been given about a major build-up of litter in the cavity below the seats in the stand. The stand had been officially condemned and was due to be replaced with a steel structure after the season ended.