FIFA World Cup: Incident before Mexico vs Argentina match, massive fire in building near stadium

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FIFA WC: Fire near the stadium before the match between Argentina and Mexico

Fire breaks out at an under-construction building near Lusail Stadium, no casualties

New Delhi. The Football World Cup is being played in Qatar. Not even a week has passed since the tournament started and many vicissitudes have been seen. Meanwhile, a fire broke out in the newly built fan village near Katafen Island in Lusail, a city where FIFA World Cup matches are being played. The match between Argentina and Mexico is to be played here on Saturday late night. However, it is a matter of relief that there was no casualty in the fire incident. According to the local administration, the fire broke out in the afternoon in an under-construction building in the newly settled city of Lusail. As soon as the local administration came to know about it, firefighters reached the spot and completely brought the fire under control. There is no information about anyone being injured in this incident.

Qatar’s Interior Ministry informed that the under-construction building in which the fire broke out is about 3.5 kilometers away from the Lusail Stadium. This is the largest football stadium in Qatar and its audience capacity is about 80 thousand. This entire city has been newly settled. However, after the fire, there was a cloud of smoke in the sky for a long time, which was clearly visible from the market of Central Doha. For some time, when the smoke was seen rising towards Fan Village, there was an atmosphere of chaos. However, after the persuasion of the security personnel that the fire is not big. People understood and calmed down. Lusail is hosting several matches during the tournament. Argentina will clash with Mexico here on Saturday late night.

A massive fire has broken out in the #worldcup City of Lusail in Qatar, as per users videos. Footage shows thick black smoke rising near the fan village Qetaifan Island North pic.twitter.com/YpQ6a1M6gH

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