Loud blast at Citi Field leads to huge flames within the Mets' stadium

BarDown Staff

Citi Field , (New York Post)

The New York Mets got off to a hot start of the 2018 MLB season but unfortunately that went up in flames. You already know where we’re going with this.

Citi Field, home of the declining Mets team, caught fire on Wednesday. Videos showing huge flames coming within the stadium were apparently preluded by a loud blast. Upon further investigation it appears as though something caught fire in a display case in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, leading to the Flames and heavy smoke.

What else can go wrong for the #Mets you ask? Oh you know, just a fire at Citi Field moments ago. It was put out within 15 minutes. pic.twitter.com/kKDmTOjcEG
— Ryan Field (@RyanFieldABC) May 30, 2018

Closer angle. #CitiField #Fire pic.twitter.com/va94KttxTp
— The 7 Line (@The7Line) May 30, 2018

@CitiField is literally on fire 🔥

Original video: https://t.co/Le5BQ9SLHw pic.twitter.com/mcjj93Enpe
— That Mets Chick (@thatmetschick) May 30, 2018

FDNYalerts QNS ALL HANDS 120-01 ROOSEVELT AVE, (CITI FIELD STADIUM) FIRE IN A DISPLAY CASE, UNDER CONTROL
— FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) May 30, 2018

In a statement, the Mets say "the fire in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda this afternoon was in a contained area and extinguished by the fire suppression system prior to the arrival of the fire department. There was minimal damage which was non-structural ... no one was hurt.”
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 30, 2018

Despite appearing to be a big problem, apparently the damage is fairly minimal. The flames were dealt with by the stadium’s fire suppression system, and it was extinguished before the Fire Department arrived.

a live look at Citi Field rn pic.twitter.com/fky4cQ7Cma
— Shannon (@Miss_Met) May 30, 2018

*news reporter in front of commotion at Citi Field*

REPORTER: It appears police have apprehended a person responsible for the fire.

*cut to two policemen struggling to put a cuffed young man into the cop car*

YOUNG MAN: The very talented blue jays never won with Rey- https://t.co/LthvRxMe31
— blow up the Mets and the Democrats please jfc (@vodkasnowflake) May 30, 2018