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Update: 12/15/2019
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – No injuries were reported after fire broke out at the future home of the Texas Rangers, which is under construction in Arlington. Arlington Fire Department Lt. Mike Joiner said the blaze Saturday afternoon at Globe Life Field was brought under control and the cause has not been determined. The estimated $1.1 billion ballpark includes a retractable roof and is scheduled to open for the 2020 Major League Baseball season.
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ARLINGTON – WBAP/KLIF – The investigation is underway into the cause of a two alarm fire called at Arlington’s new Globe Life Park Stadium Saturday afternoon. The fire appeared to have been in the roof of the new stadium, but was quickly extinguished with the help of additional fire trucks and personnel called in to fight a two alarm fire.
Lt. Mike Joiner with the Arlington Fire Department tells us no injuries had been reported at the time the fire was being fought.
No word yet on any possible delays for the Rangers taking the field as planned next season in March. Damage estimates are being made on the more than one billion dollar facility.
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