Roof fire at Rio Olympics velodrome

Fire officials said the fire at Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park velodrome was brought under control early on April 8 and there was no risk of spreading to other parts of the venue and no casualties were reported.

About 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks were involved in fighting the blaze, the state’s military fire department said in a statement, adding that no one was injured.

The velodrome was built for the 2016 Rio Olympics and is managed by the city government. It houses the Olympic Museum, which displays exhibits and historical artifacts from the Olympics, including the Olympic torch and medals.

In 2017, its roof suffered two fires, causing minor damage.