STORY: :: Firefighters battle a blaze at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park
:: Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Rio de Janeiro
:: April 8, 2026
:: Centro de Operacoes Rio
:: Fire officials said the blaze was later brought under control and no injuries were reported
Fire crews were called to the scene at 4:17 a.m. (0717 GMT), and around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said in a statement, adding that no one was hurt.
The velodrome was built for the 2016 Rio Olympics and is administered by the city government. It houses the Olympic Museum, which features exhibits and historical artifacts from the Games, including the Olympic torch and medals.
