Overview
- The Rio Olympic Park velodrome caught fire Wednesday morning, and crews quickly contained the flames to its fabric roof.
- No injuries were reported, and officials said the interior, including the Olympic Museum, was not damaged.
- About 60 firefighters and 20 fire trucks responded, according to the Rio state military fire department.
- The cause is under investigation after two roof fires in 2017 were traced to falling paper sky lanterns.
- Built for the 2016 Games, the venue now serves as Brazil’s main track cycling site and a base for national cycling and weightlifting teams.