Tropicana Field Suffers Major Damage from Hurricane Milton
Tropicana Field Experiences Roof Damage
Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays, was badly damaged Wednesday night as Hurricane Milton slammed the region. Video posted by CBS affiliate WTSP showed that the fabric which serves as the domed building's roof had been ripped to shreds, exposing the stadium lights.
- St. Petersburg Fire Rescue confirmed that there were no injuries due to the incident.
- The damage inside the stadium is still under assessment.
- Drone footage showcased the roof completely torn apart with debris scattered across the field.
Emergency Response Efforts
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dave Moore shared images of the stadium's condition on social media. WTSP reported that Tropicana Field had been hosting thousands of linemen and National Guard members while they prepared to respond to storm-related damage.
- Earlier this week, cots filled the baseball diamond in preparation for emergencies.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis's press secretary, Jeremy Redfern, confirmed that the staging area had already relocated before the roof damage occurred.
CBS Sports, citing the Rays media guide, noted that Tropicana Field boasts the world's largest cable-supported domed roof.
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