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Washington D.C.'s RFK Stadium Catches Fire; Former Home of Nationals, Commanders

Authorities responded to a fire inside RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.

The D.C. Fire Department provided a video from inside the stadium:

DC Fire and EMS

Working Fire RFK Stadium. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCsBravest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCsBravest</a> have located several fires in below grade levels in the stadium. In the process of extinguishing same. No injuries reported. Investigators enroute. <a href="https://t.co/RguAa8KPeM">pic.twitter.com/RguAa8KPeM</a>

Ellie Hall of Buzzfeed provided additional views from outside the stadium:

The D.C. Fire Department confirmed a fire inside the stadium, per Lex Juarez of WDVM 25.

The sports facility was used for a variety of events since its opening in 1961, notably football, baseball and soccer.