Formula E test disrupted by fire in pitlane

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13:26, 24 Oct 2023

Turmoil in the Formula E paddock. Nyck de Vries was just speaking at a press conference in a room at the Valencia circuit on Tuesday afternoon when the fire alarm went off. In many cases that means a false alarm, but not this time. Everyone had to leave the pit building immediately as there was a fire in the pitlane. Further details are still missing as teams, drivers and media are being kept at bay. They are all in a car park nearby.

Formula E says nothing is known about injuries. It is still unclear if and when the second part of the test session can be continued. Moreover, it is unclear whether the press conference can be resumed.

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Formula E and the FIA are working with the local authorities to contain a fire incident in the Pit Lane. The building has been evacuated and there are no reported injuries. More information to follow about Test Session 2 in due course.

10:58 AM · Oct 24, 2023

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Meanwhile, there is also a picture of the smoke development.

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Teams and staff evacuated at #FormulaE Valencia testing due to a garage fire. Emergency services on the scene.

10:56 AM · Oct 24, 2023

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Update - 13:00

Formula E informs that someone has been injured and transported to hospital as a precaution.

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An update from Circuit Ricardo Tormo.

11:52 AM · Oct 24, 2023

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Update - 14:00

Formula E informs everyone that there will be no more testing on Tuesday. Whether there will be testing tomorrow is, as of yet, unclear.

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Following the incident earlier today, the FIA have advised Formula E and all teams that on-track activities have been cancelled for the rest of the day. This will allow for the area to return to safe working conditions. Further updates will be shared in due course.

1:00 PM · Oct 24, 2023

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