Fire Damages Roof of Rio Olympic Velodrome: What It Means for Fire Safety in Large Venues
A major fire broke out at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome on 9 April 2026, damaging the fabric roof and prompting a response from 80 firefighters. The incident — the third roof fire at the venue since 2017 — raises important questions about fire protection for fabric-roofed structures worldwide.
INFIRISK Team