Seats, suites catch fire at Broncos' Empower Field at Mile High
A section of Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos, caught fire Thursday afternoon.
The affected area was in a construction zone on the east side of the stadium.
The fire was contained by nearly 75 firefighters approximately 30 minutes after it started, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold. No injuries were reported.
A Denver Fire Department spokesman said the fire covered "over 1,000 square feet" and began on a suite level of the stadium before spreading into seats, Legwold adds.
Eight suites and between 100-200 seats were damaged, a source told Mike Klis of 9News, who adds the stadium is expected to be fully repaired by the start of Denver's preseason play in August.
The cause of the incident has yet to be announced.
#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. pic.twitter.com/vjnLaQg55X
— Denver Fire Department (@Denver_Fire) March 24, 2022
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 pic.twitter.com/7AjPg1x1AN
— Denver Fire Department (@Denver_Fire) March 24, 2022
Billowing smoke could also be seen from outside the stadium.
NEW: We are working to learn more about a fire at Mile High Stadium. We will post a story as soon as we have more information.
— Denver7 News (@DenverChannel) March 24, 2022
(📹 : David Healy) pic.twitter.com/hVv9CzgZMc
One man who was on a tour from Delaware visiting Empower Field for the first time gave me this video. Shows the fire starting with a single seat on fire. He says staff were quick and calm to evacuate them safely. @DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/4sRNt8xReO
— Ivan Rodriguez (@IvanRodriguezTV) March 24, 2022