Fans evacuated, Raptors game vs. Pacers suspended in first half due to fire

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors game against the visiting Indiana Pacers was suspended late in the first half due to a fire in Scotiabank Arena.

Fans were ordered to leave the building with 4:05 left in the first half, and the Raptors up 66-38.

Video showed one of the overhead speakers on fire.

Several sections of fans behind one baseline were initially evacuated and the game continued, but several minutes later, after fire officials gathered with referees and teams on the court, the players headed to the locker-rooms.

Fans were instructed soon after to leave the building.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 26, 2022.