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MetLife Stadium fire isn't actually what it looks like at Giants, Jets home field
TL;DR
Images of a fire at MetLife Stadium, home to the Giants and Jets, sparked social media reactions. However, the situation is not as it appears.
Key points
- Images of smoke at MetLife Stadium circulated on social media.
- The smoke is not from an actual fire.
- The incident sparked jokes about the Giants and Jets.
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The jokes would definitely write themselves.
MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, on fire? Yeah, that's some low-hanging fruit for anyone who wants to mock the Giants and the Jets.
Images circulating on social media on Friday certainly made it look like a real scene:
There was a fire, but it's not exactly what it looks like.
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Is MetLife Stadium on fire?
No, the NFL stadium isn't actually on fire.
Here's a look from the sky:
NJ.com's Victoria Gladstone got to the bottom of things:
"A large fire is blowing thick clouds of black smoke over a small town in Bergen County. Police said the fire in Carlstadt is 'under control' but actively being fought."
Q&A
What caused the smoke at MetLife Stadium?
The smoke seen at MetLife Stadium is not from a fire; the exact cause has not been detailed.
How did social media react to the MetLife Stadium incident?
Social media users quickly shared images and jokes about the apparent fire at the stadium.
Is MetLife Stadium safe after the smoke incident?
Yes, MetLife Stadium remains safe, and the smoke does not indicate a real fire emergency.
