Denver Broncos stadium Empower Field at Mile High on fire as dark clouds of smoke billow from building
A FIRE has broken out at the Denver Broncos’ stadium as dark clouds of smoke could be seen billowing from the building.
Images emerged on Thursday afternoon showing rows of the seating area on fire.
Denver Fire Department confirmed that the fire is at Mile High and shared photographs of their crews battling the blaze.
The cause of the fire was not yet revealed.
Officials confirmed the fire “has affected the suite are and the third level seating area.”
The department confirmed that the fire was under control as of 2.45pm local time.
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They added that sprinklers attempted to stop the fire, but firefighters were needed to complete the extinguishment.
The stadium confirmed that there were no injuries sustained and that the building was “quickly evacuated as a precaution.”
It added that the fire broke out in a construction zone near the East Club Lounge.
When officials arrived at the scene, they said that they found heavy fire and smoke.
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One person claimed that they drove past the building and saw “at least 8-10 fire trucks headed to it.”
The smoke could be seen by drivers on the I-25, images showed.
While the Broncos are not currently playing in the stadium, there are several shows that are set to take place in the coming months.
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Luke Combs, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd and Foo Fighters are all set to perform at the stadium.
It is unclear if the fire will affect these plans.
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