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A high-pressure washer failure sparked a fire Tuesday at the Ceasars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and contained the fire in a short time.
The incident occurred at noon this Tuesday, local time, in the framework of the stadium preparations for the next National Footbal League (NFL) game to be played at the stadium on October 3 . The fire department reacted quickly and in less than an hour concluded that the fire had been successfully put out .
NOLA Ready reported via Twitter that a person was transferred to a nearby hospital due to minor burns . Although the fire was quickly controlled, it left a noticeable black stain on the roof of the iconic dome, which is now against the clock to repair the damage before the game takes place in October.
ASM Global Vice President of Stadiums Doug Thornton informed The Times Picayune that Despite the fire, the structure of the emblematic sports center did not suffer significant damage , however, they continue to evaluate the structure to prevent more accidents.
The New Orleans Fire Department indicated that more than . .
According to Thornton, the fire occurred in the “gutter bathtub” that surrounds the roof of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints home. He indicated that maintenance work had been carried out for the last few days on the roof of the structure, so the dome workers were using high-pressure washers in recent days.
The local authorities indicated that the fire was an accident, so it is not opened no investigation into the fact.
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