An electrical fire at the Gabba forced a Big Bash League match between the Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes to be temporarily halted. The incident occurred in the DJ area above one of the scoreboards, right after the fourth over of Hobart’s innings, when smoke started billowing from the stands. Players were ushered off the field as Gabba staff managed to contain the fire using an extinguisher and fire blanket. According to journalist Eloise Sohier, some fans from the sold-out venue had to be evacuated. The fire was brought under control quickly, allowing play to eventually resume.