A FIRE broke out during a match at a 60,000 Ashes stadium.

The Perth Scorchers faced the Sydney Sixers in the Australian Big Bash League.

Smoke rises from a fire near a building and a body of water.A fire broke out at the Optus Stadium in PerthCredit: 7

That is … not ideal just outside Optus Stadium. #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/CLTlQMoORX

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 20, 2026

However, a blaze started at the Optus Stadium while it was packed out with supporters.

Thankfully, there were no reported injuries or casualties.

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