Seats ripped up at Rogers Stadium as storm tears through Toronto
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Video and photos of the aftermath of Wednesday’s powerful storm have spread like wildfire on social media , including what was left of Rogers Stadium.
In a few hours, the damage was done to homes and businesses, not to mention the flooding that resulted in roads being closed as motorists were left stranded, some even submerged.
The footage of Rogers Stadium and what was left in the aftermath of the massive storm has shocked many, with parts of the venue collapsed as bleachers were ripped from the ground, leaving behind tangled seats and gaping holes of blank rows.
CP24 and CTV News’ chopper flew above the stadium at the former Downsview Airport Lands, revealing multiple sections of seats completely upended, while other parts of the grounds remained intact.
The floor section of the venue was littered with debris while tents and temporary structures that appeared to have previously been covered by cloth were completely stripped, leaving behind virtually empty shells.
What’s to come?
“As a result of yesterday’s extreme weather, Rogers Stadium sustained significant damage,” a spokesperson for Live Nation Canada told the Toronto Sun.
“We are currently assessing the extent of the damage and will provide further information as it becomes available.”
Live Nation Canada operates and built the seasonal, temporary open-air venue, which holds a maximum capacity of 50,000 people.
“As always, the safety of our employees and on-site contractors is our top priority,” they added. “Fortunately, no one was injured during the extreme weather event.”
Rogers Stadium has not yet provided details about the estimated cost of repairs.
Just a day earlier, country singer Chris Stapleton performed at the venue as part of his All-American Road Show tour.
AC/DC is scheduled to bring their Power Up Tour to Rogers Stadium on Sept. 16, though it remains unclear whether the show will go on.
After the storm
Thousands across the city are still without power as Toronto continues to clean up after Wednesday’s powerful thunderstorms brought torrential rain, golf ball-sized hail and destructive wind gusts.
The storms caused widespread flooding , knocked down trees and power lines and left tens of thousands of residents without electricity.
As of Thursday morning, Toronto Hydro’s live outage maps show a little under 20,000 customers still without power, with the utility declaring an alert about widespread outages after city power crews spent the night working on restoring power and repairing damage.
Several major roads were also flooded, including the DVP and Gardiner Expressway, with many still closed.
People’s smartphones were also going off, sending emergency alerts warning residents to seek shelter indoors, while Environment Canada issued weather advisories across southern Ontario, including tornado warnings.