TRAGIC REPORT: Oklahoma sooners Stadium on Fire – 16 Dead, 11 Injured as Emergency Responders Confirm Many More Affected With….

TRAGIC REPORT: Oklahoma sooners Stadium on Fire – 16 Dead, 11 Injured as Emergency Responders Confirm Many More Affected With….

Tragedy has struck the University of Oklahoma campus as a devastating fire has ravaged the Oklahoma Sooners Stadium, leaving a trail of destruction and heartbreak in its wake. According to emergency responders, at least 16 people have lost their lives, while 11 others have been injured in the blaze.

The fire, which is believed to have started in the early hours of the morning, quickly spread throughout the stadium, fueled by strong winds and the largely wooden structure of the venue. Emergency services were rapidly deployed to the scene, with firefighters, paramedics, and police officers working tirelessly to rescue those trapped inside and extinguish the inferno.

“It’s a catastrophic scene,” said Norman Fire Department Chief, James E. Fullingim. “Our teams are working diligently to account for everyone who was in the stadium, but it’s a challenging and heartbreaking task.”

The cause of the fire is currently unknown, but authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident. University officials have confirmed that the stadium was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire, but it is unclear if this played a role in the blaze.

The university has released a statement expressing its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those affected by the tragedy.

“We are shocked and saddened by the devastating fire at Oklahoma Sooners Stadium,” said University of Oklahoma President, Joseph Harroz Jr. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time.”

The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the University of Oklahoma community, with students, faculty, and staff gathering to offer support and comfort to one another.

Counseling services have been made available to those affected by the tragedy, and a vigil is planned for later this evening to honor the victims.

As the investigation into the fire continues, the University of Oklahoma community remains in a state of mourning, grappling with the enormity of the loss and the devastating impact it will have on the lives of those affected.