What happened at Empower Field at Mile High?
ON March 24, 2022, news broke that a fire had broken out at Empower Field at Mile High.
The stadium is home to the Denver Broncos of Denver, Colorado.
What happened at Empower Field at Mile High?
A fire had broken out at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on March 24.
reported that the fire had burned a portion of the seating area that Thursday afternoon.
The Denver Fire Department said that the blaze burned in the suite area and the third-level seating area.
The cause of the fire was not yet revealed, however, images showed rows of seating on fire.
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The local news outlet reported that the fire was under control as of 2.43pm.
It was also reported that the fire triggered the sprinkler system to activate, but firefighters were called in to "completely extinguish the fire."
What have officials said about the fire?
At this time, limited information has been released, there is to be a press conference at 3pm local time.
At 1.37pm the Denver Fire Department took to Twitter to :
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"#DenverFireDepartment crews are extinguishing a fire at Mile high stadium, 1701 Bryant. Unknown cause at this time, but fire affected has affected the suite are and the third level seating area.
: "Fire now under control at Mile high Stadium. Sprinklers attempted to stop the fire, but firefighters were needed to complete extinguishment. Heavy fire & smoke was found on our arrival media briefing to take place at 3:00 p.m. on east side of stadium. @DenSafetyDept@CityofDenver"
At 1.52pm they added that the briefing location had been moved.
"Media Briefing moved, still at 3pm but will be on south side of stadium. Just west of North tunnel. #Denverfiredepartment"
Were there any injuries due to the fire?
Greg Pixley with the Denver Fire Department reported that were no injuries.
The stadium was empty except for an event on the second level involving about 100 people.
Pixley reported that those people were all able to safely exit the area.
According to the local news outlet, about 75 firefighters were on the scene.
One Twitter user responded to the fire department's alert with gratitude.
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"Thank you so much for all you guys do 24/7 that isn’t noticed and for putting this fire out at our beloved mile high which is!"
A separate user also wrote: "Patriots fan here. Sorry for the Bronco’s and their fans. Glad no one is hurt."
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