Fire burns seats inside of Empower Field at Mile High

NOTE: This article has been updated below

A fire broke out inside of Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday afternoon.

Pictures and videos surfaced on social media of smoke coming from the stadium shortly after 2:00 p.m. — with traffic halting on I-25. The source of the fire was from seats inside the stadium, according to the Denver Fire Department.

#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

As the tweet says, the cause of the fire is still undetermined, but a follow up tweet says the fire is now under control.

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

A media briefing is expected to happen shortly with more information.

(Update 3:15 p.m.) – 

The official Empower Field at Mile High Twitter account says no injuries occurred in the fire.

A small fire that occurred in a construction zone near the East Club Lounge at Empower Field at Mile High has been contained by @Denver_Fire.

That area of the stadium was quickly evacuated as a precaution and there were no injuries sustained.

— Empower Field at Mile High (@EmpowerField) March 24, 2022

At a press conference, a Denver Fire Department spokesman said he’s not sure if there’s structural damage to the stadium. He estimates over 1,000 square feet of the stadium burned in the fire. It’s still unclear what caused the fire.

(Update 4:38 p.m.) – 

9NEWS’ Mike Klis says construction work on the East side of the stadium may have started the fire.

Call it a “small yet significant” fire at Empower Field. Broncos described as “small” fire. Denver Fire called it “significant.” Both can be true. Broncos were having enhancements done to East Club Lounge seating area when it appeared some metal work sparked per source. #9sports

— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) March 24, 2022

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