Fire reported at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Velodrome

In the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, a fire broke out at the Olympic Park Velodrome in Rio de Janeiro. Approximately 80 firefighters and 20 vehicles were deployed to extinguish the blaze. Authorities confirmed the fire was primarily contained to the building's fabric roof. No injuries were reported during the incident. The interior of the facility, including the Olympic Museum, remained unaffected, and the Siberian wood track inside also escaped damage. This event marks the third time the arena has caught fire, according to reports. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by local authorities. The Mayor of Rio confirmed that no exhibits within the museum sustained damage.