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Rio's Olympic Velodrome Survives Fire, Stays Open

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Rio's Olympic Velodrome Survives Fire, Stays Open

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A fire broke out at Rio's Olympic Belladrome, but firefighters got it under control fast. The blaze stayed mostly on the fabric roof, with no injuries reported and the inside of the building, including the Olympic Museum, completely safe. This venue has seen roof fires before, two back in 2017, both sparked by falling paper sky lanterns that drifted over from nearby. Since the 2016 summer games, where it hosted track cycling, the spot's been a key training hub for Brazil's national cycling and weightlifting teams. Officials are digging into what caused this latest one, but so far, no major damage beyond the roof. With the facility still standing strong for athletes, it'll be back in action soon, keeping that Olympic legacy rolling. That wraps Canada News today, brought to you with AI.

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