Raptors-Pacers Game Suspended, Scotiabank Stadium Evacuated After Speaker Catches Fire (VIDEO + TWEETS)

March 26, 2022, 9:12pm EST (Updated: January 22, 2023, 11:51am)By Howard Cosmell

While the Toronto Raptors were figuratively on fire tonight, their stadium was literally on fire.

The Raps’ home contest against the Indiana Pacers had to be suspended with just over four minutes remaining in the second quarter, as smoke began to fill Scotiabank Arena after a speaker caught on fire.

The stadium had to be evacuated as the fire department checked things out. The Toronto fire chief declared there was no threat to public safety.

The Pacers-Raptors game in Toronto was suspended and the arena was evacuated due to smoke.

The fire chief declared no threat to public safety. pic.twitter.com/sci7Nyi3LB
— ESPN (@espn) March 27, 2022

RAPTORS UPDATE: The Toronto Raptors game is paused and everyone is evacuating the building due to a fire. pic.twitter.com/LnLcMmbrzq
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 27, 2022

Pacers-Raptors has been suspended after a speaker caught fire. Everyone has been asked to evacuate Scotiabank Arena. pic.twitter.com/LjQzfDWCos
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 27, 2022

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The game has yet to resume but both sides are hoping to finish the contest if conditions are safe. However, if they are able to continue, it will likely be without any fans in attendance.

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Bobby Webster just told me they’re waiting on one more clearance-they’ll clean up the floor and players will warm up.

Game will be without fans.

Can’t confirm right now what will happen to the tickets that were paid for but is obviously sympathetic to the situation. #Raptors
— nikki reyes (@Nikki_Reyes) March 27, 2022

Update on Raptors vs. Pacers. pic.twitter.com/25xqcWeAlE
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 27, 2022

The Raptors were leading the Pacers by a score of 66-38 when the game was suspended. They’re still awaiting word on whether or not the game will continue tonight. Stay tuned.