New Orleans firefighters responded to flames on the roof of the Superdome on Tuesday afternoon. The fire appeared to be under control a short time later. Crews were power washing the roof this week to prepare it to be painted, officials said.
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NEW ORLEANS -- Smoke and flames shot through the side of the Superdome's roof on Tuesday as crews worked to clean and prepare the New Orleans sports and entertainment arena for painting. The New Orleans Fire Department confirmed firefighters responded to flames on the building's roof shortly before 1 p.m. The fire appeared to be under control a short time later.that they were transporting one person to the hospital for “minor burns.” Emergency officials called on people to stay away from the area.
ASM Global manages the Superdome. A spokesman did not immediately respond to a telephone call from The Associated Press. The NFL’s New Orleans Saints have regularly played home games at the venue, often drawing capacity crowds. The Superdome also has been the site of sevenThe next Saints home game at the Superdome is scheduled for Oct. 3 when the team faces the New York Giants. The team’s final preseason home game slated for Aug. 28 was canceled due to impending Hurricane Ida, which made landfall the next day. Since the storm, the team has been practicing in the Dallas area. The team's Sept.
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