Gabba Fire during BBL Match: Spectators Evacuated and Play Halted, Potential Disaster Averted

During the match between the Hurricanes and the Heat, a frightening incident occurred as the Hurricanes were confidently cruising at 47-0 after four overs in response to the Heat's score of 201-6. Play was abruptly halted when smoke and flames were spotted coming from the DJ booth. Despite the efforts of several frantic staff members to extinguish the fire, fortunately, no one was injured during the chaotic incident, as reported by Fox Cricket.

Videos of smokes coming out from the DJ booth went viral.

Gilchrist, Vaughan react to fire incident at the Gabba

Former Australia cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Brad Haddin and former England captain Michael Vaughan, who were on commentary duties at that time, were taken aback by the incident.

“Oh no, the DJ,” Adam Gilchrist said. "We will keep an eye on that. It doesn’t look like that is abating in any way shape or form.”

“Oh no, what’s he done?” Michael Vaughan added.

“He certainly lit up the place,” Brad Haddin joked.

“The music is still going,” Gilchrist added. “Oh no this could get serious. It is just halting proceedings. I think the umpires have been made aware of what is happening out there, so they just want to make sure nothing gets out of control.”

“Play delayed due to fire, I never thought I would see that,” Haddin said.

The situation was brought under control quickly and play resumed. Caleb Jewell (76 off 49) was the star of the show as the Hurricanes pulled off the fourth best chase in their history and the sixth best ever in the BBL. It was Heat's seventh victory in a row and it came with a last-ball six from Matthew Wade when one was required.

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