Fire Breaks Out in Lambeau Field Locker Room, Causes Evacuation

No injuries reported as sprinklers extinguish most of the blaze in new auxiliary locker room

Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:19pm

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A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon in a new auxiliary locker room at Lambeau Field, home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded and found that the sprinkler system had already put out most of the fire, with the remaining flames extinguished within 10 minutes. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Why it matters

Lambeau Field is one of the most iconic stadiums in the NFL, and any incident that disrupts operations or causes an evacuation is significant news. The new auxiliary locker room was built to help attract more events to the stadium beyond just Packers games, so a fire in that space could have broader implications.

The details

The fire was located in a new, 8,500-square-foot auxiliary locker room that was completed in 2024 to help attract college football games, soccer matches, and concerts to Lambeau Field. When firefighters arrived, they found that the sprinkler system had already extinguished most of the blaze, and the remaining flames were put out within 10 minutes.

  • The fire broke out around 2:17 p.m. local time on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Green Bay Metro Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the fire at Lambeau Field and extinguished the remaining flames.

Green Bay Packers

The NFL team that plays its home games at Lambeau Field, where the fire broke out in a new auxiliary locker room.

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What they’re saying

“There was no smoke or flames, but you could hear the fire alarms.”

— Lt. Shauna Walesh, Green Bay Metro Fire public information officer

“We are very familiar with the building. Like most emergencies, the call taker was pretty descriptive. The response was perfect, as it was designed.”

— Lt. Shauna Walesh, Green Bay Metro Fire public information officer

What’s next

The Packers will return to Lambeau Field in 2026 after a disappointing 2025 season, looking to bounce back and make another playoff run.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of robust fire safety systems and emergency response protocols at major sports venues like Lambeau Field, which hosts not just NFL games but a variety of other events that require careful planning and preparation to ensure the safety of all attendees.