Shocking moment in the Bundesliga: After FSV Mainz 05’s 3-1 win against VfL Wolfsburg, the stadium was evacuated due to a fire alarm.
Around an hour and a half after the final whistle, everyone still in the MEWA Arena was asked via loudspeaker announcement to leave the stadium immediately due to a special incident. This also included the players, referees, journalists and, above all, spectators in the VIP area.
Smoke development in the catering area of the Mainz Arena
A club spokesman said the fire alarm was triggered by excessive smoke in a catering area. There was no fire. After about a quarter of an hour, the arena was reopened to referees, journalists and VIP guests, among others.
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The referees had left the stadium across the lawn – some in flip flops. The Mainz players gathered in a bus in front of the arena, in front of which there were also a few hundred fans. The bus with the Wolfsburg team left the area immediately after the announcement. (dpa/hmg)
