Fire breaks out at Citi Field; fans make jokes
The Mets are in Atlanta for their series against the Braves, but back in New York, Citi Field was literally burning.
A fire broke out Wednesday on a display case near a stadium entry gate, and it looked like a significant fire.
Unsure what happened but I heard a loud blast at Citi Field and then saw smoke and this fire. Hoping for everyone’s safety. pic.twitter.com/I3w1YWjfVn — Daniel Mosher (@DanielMosherNY) May 30, 2018
Thankfully, the sprinkler system did go off to put out the fire. FDNY officials told NBC 4 that nobody was hurt.
This fire happened to occur amid a tough stretch for the Mets. They've lost seven of their past 10 games. The Mets gave up two walk-off home runs in this series with Atlanta alone and signed Jose Bautista due to their injury situation.
With that in mind, the Citi Field fire provided fans with plenty of comedic material.
Citi field catching on fire is the perfect symbolism for this season pic.twitter.com/2tDDR3hFAR — Pitch Plz (@caitlinmarie721) May 30, 2018
Great, now Citi Field is going on the DL https://t.co/jg1KQEuzRr — Chris Flexen On Em (@peteywengs) May 30, 2018
What else can go wrong for the #Mets you ask? Oh you know, just a fire at Citi Field moments ago. It was put out within 15 minutes. pic.twitter.com/kKDmTOjcEG — Ryan Field (@RyanFieldABC) May 30, 2018
Live look at Citi Field pic.twitter.com/TG4cOkI6Od — Brian (@bricon) May 30, 2018
Dumpster fire at Citi Field. For real. Typical #Mets! Maybe it's their bullpen imploding again.....
Nah nah nah.... @ZacOnTheMichttps://t.co/lG5PUly9Ec — Tom Krasniqi (@TKras) May 30, 2018
The Mets are so bad right now that CITI FIELD IS LITERALLY ON FIRE.
YOU CAN NOT MAKE THIS STUFF UP. — Jake Brown (@JakeBrownRadio) May 30, 2018
Citi Field is a literal embodiment of the Mets bullpen right now — Chris (@CassellCaptain) May 30, 2018
*video of fire at Citi Field*
“Don’t worry it’s just the Mets bullpen”
- At least 50 different people I follow — Anthony DiGiorno (@MeekPhill_) May 30, 2018
The Mets bullpen was called in to put out the fire at Citi Field but they poured gasoline on it.
Firefighters finished the job. — JB (@JB_August) May 30, 2018
Looks like even Citi Field is going to require a trip to the DL.#Mets — Mark Suleymanov (@TheMARKOut1) May 30, 2018
Me: wow the mets season cant possibly get worse
Mets: we regret to inform you that Citi field is literally on fire. — David Quinning (@sStaalsy) May 30, 2018
MORE:
Is LiAngelo Ball really 6-foot-5? Ball's listed height questioned after workout
Serena Williams wore catsuit at French Open for 'all the moms out there that had a tough pregnancy'
Paul Pierce had words for LeBron James before the 4th quarter of Game 7
Tennis player successfully broke out an underhand serve after leg cramps at the French Open
FTW Explains: Why are Drake and Pusha T beefing?
Read or Share this story: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/05/new-york-mets-citi-field-fire-video-reaction-bullpen-mlb-stadium-update