Fire erupts at Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic park Velodrome

A fire broke out at Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park velodrome in the early hours of Wednesday (8 April), triggering a major emergency response. Around 80 firefighters and 20 vehicles were deployed to tackle the blaze, which authorities said was largely contained to the venue’s fabric roof. The military fire department confirmed the situation was under control, with no injuries reported. The interior of the building, including the Olympic Museum, was not affected, as the cause of the fire remains under investigation.