The Superdome in New Orleans was on fire Tuesday afternoon, according to the New Orleans Fire Department, but the all-clear has been given, local reports say.
WDSU and WVUE shared photos of the smoke and flames rising from the Caesars Superdome.
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Reports were urged to avoid the area.
The New Orleans Fire Department reports it is a three-alarm fire.
09/21/2021. 3- Alarm Fire. Superdome. Photos by Chief C Mickal, NOFD Photo Unit. pic.twitter.com/MSbIzQgmA0
— NOFD (@NOLAFireDept) September 21, 2021
Not seeing anymore smoke from where I’m standing. I just saw water being sprayed on the Dome. Working to get info from @NOLAFireDept. @wdsu pic.twitter.com/BPofwXrbIL
— Christina Watkins (@CWatkinsWDSU) September 21, 2021
#BREAKING: Fire ignites on Superdome roof. Follow live at fox8live.com/live
Posted by WVUE FOX 8 News on Tuesday, September 21, 2021
BREAKING: Smoke and flames can be seen from @CaesarsDome right now. Emergency crews are heading to the scene now @wdsu pic.twitter.com/cRA305IRZJ
— Christina Watkins (@CWatkinsWDSU) September 21, 2021
More photos from the fire on the roof of the Superdome: https://bit.ly/3CNeBWz
Posted by WVUE FOX 8 News on Tuesday, September 21, 2021