"Champaign Firefighter Injured Battling Memorial Stadium Fire, Game vs Nebraska Unaffected"

A fire broke out at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, causing minor injuries to one firefighter. The fire started in a maintenance area under the horseshoe seating section, likely originating from a UTV. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, with damage limited to the maintenance area. The cause of the fire is unknown, and investigators are on the scene. The university expects the stadium to be prepared for the upcoming football game against Nebraska without interruption.