The Brazilian torch relay for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics has kicked off with volleyball player Fabiana Claudino running the first leg after the torch was ignited by embattled President Dilma Rousseff ... Fire authorities contained a blaze at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park on Wednesday, April 8.The Rio De Janeiro Fire Department said the brigade was deployed early on Wednesday to fight ... Associated Press News: Fire breaks out at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park; no injuries reported A fire broke out Wednesday morning at Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park velodrome, prompting a major emergency response involving about 60 firefighters, authorities said.

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Rio state military fire ... Fire breaks out at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park; no injuries reported Yahoo: Fire erupts at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park as firefighters tackle major blaze A fire erupted at Rio de Janeiro 's Olympic Park velodrome on Wednesday morning, prompting a major emergency response from about 80 firefighters and 20 vehicles. Authorities stated the military fire ... Fire erupts at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park as firefighters tackle major blaze New York Post on MSN: Massive fire breaks out at Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park A fire broke out Wednesday morning at Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park velodrome, prompting a major emergency response involving about 80 firefighters and 20 vehicles, authorities said.

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Rio state ... By Rodrigo Viga Gaier and Isabel Teles RIO DE JANEIRO, April 8 (Reuters) - A fire at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park was brought under control early on Wednesday, with no risk of it ... A large fire damages the roof of the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park, but the venue's track is not affected. Republic World: Before-After: Drone Footage Shows Destruction At Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park After Inferno Rips Through Venue | WATCH Dramatic drone footages have surfaced showing a massive fire that engulfed Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome on Wednesday morning (EST). Before-After: Drone Footage Shows Destruction At Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park After Inferno Rips Through Venue | WATCH A fire broke out Wednesday morning at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome, prompting a major emergency response involving about 80 firefighters and 20 vehicles, authorities said.

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