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Fire at The Gabba interrupts Big Bash League game, fans evacuated from stands | WATCH

Hobart Hurricanes openers Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen started well in a mammoth chase against Brisbane Hurricanes, but fire near DJ interrupted the game at The Gabba. The match was resumed a few minutes after the stewards had managed to prevent the fire from spreading.

Written By: Sumeet Kavthale @sumeetkavthale New Delhi Published : Jan 16, 2025 16:22 IST, Updated : Jan 16, 2025 16:27 IST
The Gabba in Brisbane on January 16, 2025
Image Source : GETTY The Gabba in Brisbane on January 16, 2025

The 36th match of the Big Bash League 2025 was interrupted by a fire at The Gabba on Thursday, January 16. The fire extinguisher was spotted trying to put off the fire at the DJ booth and then the stewards ordered an evacuation from the nearby stands at the iconic stadium in Brisbane.

The ground staff was quick to take control of the situation by preventing the fire from spreading and the game between Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat was resumed without any serious incident. 

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