Heavy smoke and flames could be seen on the roof of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Tuesday. According to EMS spokesman Jonathan Fourcade says one worker had minor injuries from the fire and suffered burns to their face and arms and were taken to UMC for treatment.
ASM Global issued the following statement regarding the fire:
“This afternoon a fire occurred on the exterior of the Caesars Superdome in the gutter tub of the roof. NOFD and venue first responders were dispatched immediately and extinguished the fire. Upon further investigation it appears that a pressure washer being used to clean the roof caught fire. Damage is still being assessed.”
The New Orleans Saints haven’t played a true home game at the Superdome yet as they had to move their Week 1 home game to Jacksonville when they took on the Green Bay Packers.
The Saints have been away from New Orleans since Hurricane Ida caused severe damage across the city. They hope to return to their true home in time for Week 4, when they host the New York Giants. T
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It is currently believed to be an accidental fire due to work being completed on the roof. According to the employees, roughly 70 people were working inside at the time of the fire and none of the employees smelled smoke.
