Fire destroys roof of Rio's Olympic Velodrome in Brazil; no injuries reported
A major fire engulfed the roof of Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Velodrome on Wednesday, prompting around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks to respond. The blaze was brought under control with no reported casualties, though significant structural damage to the iconic venue occurred. The velodrome, built for the 2016 Olympics, is a symbol of Rio's sporting infrastructure. Investigators are examining the cause as authorities assess repair costs and timeline.
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- April 9, 2026 at 6:55 AM PDT
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