Rio Olympic Velodrome roof destroyed in major fire

A fire ripped through Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic velodrome on April 8, severely damaging its roof but causing no injuries, officials confirmed. Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks worked to extinguish the blaze in the heart of the city’s Olympic Park, containing it before it could spread to nearby facilities. The velodrome, built for the 2016 Summer Olympics, also houses the Olympic Museum, known for its historic exhibits such as the Olympic torch and gold medals. Authorities are still asses