Tucson Fire reports smoke from McKale Center roof - Tucson News Now

Smoke fills McKale Center after fire in equipment room

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TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -

All of McKale Center was filled with smoke Saturday night after a fire in the equipment room.

Tucson Fire does not know the cause of the fire but continues to investigate.

Firefighters were called to the UA basketball arena around 9:30 p.m. after reports of smoke from the roof.

Capt. Barrett Baker said thick smoke caused a lack of visibility for firefighters.

The UA women's team is scheduled to play Grand Canyon University in McKale Center on Monday night.

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