Rio Velodrome Blaze: Firefighters Battle Flames

0:00It's April 8th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Global News Today, World News powered by AI. Early this morning in Rio de Janeiro, around 60 firefighters rushed to tackle ablaze at the velodrome in the Olympic Park. The fire broke out around 417 AM on April 8th, and crews are still on the scene working hard to knock it down. The state's military fire department, posted the update on X, saying they got the call right away, and mobilized fast. No word yet on what sparked the flames, but they've got the resources pouring in to contain it. This spot's fame is from the 2016 Olympics, where top cyclists raced on that track. Folks in the area are relieved, there are no injuries reported so far, keeping the human toll at zero. Authorities haven't shared more on the damage yet, but the fights ongoing with no signs of letting up. Teams are pushing through the early hours to get it under control. As Rio wakes up, we'll keep eyes on how this plays out for the park and any ripple effects down the line. Stay tuned for updates.