Gabba fire: BBL match between Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes stopped

The Heat was on in more ways than one at Brisbane’s iconic Gabba on Thursday night, with a bizarre fire interrupting play in the Big Bash League clash.

The Heat was on in more ways than one at Brisbane’s iconic Gabba on Thursday night, with a bizarre fire interrupting play in the Big Bash League clash.

The electrical fire broke out on the DJ deck of the Gabba’s eastern stand, four overs into the Hobart Hurricanes’ run chase.

Play was delayed at The Gabba when a fire broke out in the stands. #BBL14pic.twitter.com/v2J2OktfuF

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 16, 2025

Nearby spectators were forced to get up from their seats as it took workers several minutes to extinguish the minor blaze, which generated much smoke.

A Queensland Fire Department spokesman said four crews were on scene.

“The fire was put out when we got there,” he said.

An ambulance spokeswoman said paramedics were there for “a minute” and no patients were reported.

A worker attempts to extinguish the blaze near the DJ decks on Thursday night. Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

Originally published as Gabba fire: BBL match between Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes stopped