NBA Round-Up: Toronto Raptors And Indiana Pacers Game Suspended & Scotiabank Stadium Got Evacuated After Speaker Catches Fire

Posted on March 27, 2022

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While the Toronto Raptors had a strong performance, their stadium faced a real fire scare.

The Raptors’ match against the Indiana Pacers had to be stopped in the second quarter when smoke emerged at Scotiabank Arena due to a speaker catching fire.

The arena had to be cleared as a precaution, with the fire department called in to assess the situation. Fortunately, the Toronto fire chief confirmed that there was no danger to the public.

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

The game is currently on hold until further notice, with the hope of completing it safely. However, if play resumes, it may be conducted without any spectators present.

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

At the time of suspension, the Raptors held a significant lead over the Pacers with a score of 66-38. There is still uncertainty about whether the game will resume later tonight. Stay tuned for updates.