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MLB fans left concerned after pillars of smoke are spotted from huge fire near ballpark during live TV broadcast

MLB fans were left worried after seeing big clouds of smoke outside of a ballpark during a live TV game broadcast.

The stunning fire sequence during an MLB game occurred last week.

Pittsburgh Pirates player #29 hitting a RBI double.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates faced the New York Mets for the first of a three-game series last Friday at PNC Park[/caption]
Baseball game in progress with smoke in the background.
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Clouds of smoke were seen from a big fire outside of PNC Park during the game[/caption]

The Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the New York Mets for the first of a three-game series last Friday night at PNC Park.

However, things took a turn at the top of the second inning when pillars of smoke were seen outside the MLB stadium on the right field side.

A fire broke out at the gastropub Meat & Potatoes near PNC Park, per Pittsburgh Scanner on X.

The Pirates’ TV broadcast, SportsNet Pittsburgh, showed the smoke as Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil hit a line drive out to the center fielder Alexander Canario.

Once the out was made, the cameras captured the scene as part of the city’s skyline was blocked by the smoke coming out outside of PNC Park.

“It doesn’t look good. Starting to smell the smoke over here now as well,” Pirates color commentator Joe Block said.

Another shot zoomed in on the smoke coming out of the restaurant as the cameras zoomed back out and showed the famous Robert Clemente Bridge and Renaissance Hotel near the spectacle.

MLB fans reacted to the live TV moment on social media.

“Hope everyone is alright,” one wrote.

“Noooo,” another commented.

“I’ve eaten there. I hope it wasn’t completely destroyed,” a third said.

“‘Holy s***,” a fourth added.

Fortunately, minutes later, the fire was reported to be out.

And no one was reported to be injured from the situation.

The Pirates would go on to beat the Mets by a score of 9-1.

Screenshot of a baseball game with smoke rising near a bridge and the Renaissance Hotel.
The smoke could be seen past the Roberto Clemente Bridge and near the Renaissance Hotel
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The last-place Buccos stunningly completed the sweep of the Mets on Sunday with a 12-1 win.

Pittsburgh won each game by more than seven runs, which is just the third time in history the team has done so in a series of at least three games.

The Pirates will look to continue their recent winning ways as they host the second-place St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.

Pittsburgh Pirates players Joey Bart and Chase Shugart celebrating a win.
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The Pirates defeated the Mets 9-1 on Friday and would go on to sweep the three-game series[/caption]

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North Korean tyrant Kim Jong-un weeps over coffins of troops he sent to die in Putin’s meatgrinder war in Ukraine

KIM Jong-un wept as he watched himself back draping flags over the coffins of North Korean troops he sent to die on Putin’s front-line in Ukraine.

Around 12,000 North Koreans were shipped over to fight for Russia – but they were ill-prepared for the battlefield and many were decimated.

Kim Jong-un appearing to weep at a memorial for North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
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Kim Jong-un teared up as he watched back himself laying the North Korean flag over soldiers’ coffins[/caption]
Kim Jong-un draping a flag over coffins of North Korean soldiers.
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The coffins are thought to contain the bodies of North Koreans killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine[/caption]
Kim Jong Un, his daughter, and Olga Lyubimova walking down a red carpet at a performance.
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Kim enters the ceremony with his daughter Kim Ju-ae, right, and Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova, left[/caption]

Kim hosted a ceremony which remembered the soldiers taken out by Zelensky’s brave army – and things got emotional for the tyrant.

Thousands of North Koreans stood to attention in the vast auditorium, with Kim in the front row.

Images of Kim draping the North Korean flag over soldiers’ coffins were broadcast on a giant screen at the front while a huge orchestra played emotional music.

Women in long dresses sang passionately and there was even a harp player stationed on the stage.

Kim draped flags over at least six coffins, and could be seen resting his hands on them in reflection.

Watching the scenes back, the dictator’s eyes shone with emotion.

Other members of the audience – which reportedly included North Korean and Russian soldiers – were also visibly moved.

The state-run Korea Central News Agency hailed the gala for reaffirming the “ties of friendship and the genuine internationalist obligation between the peoples and armies of the two countries that were forged at the cost of blood.

The event was attended by Russia‘s culture minster Olga Lyubimov, who was visiting the Hermit Kingdom to mark the first anniversary of the strategic partnership treaty.

Signed last June by Putin and Kim, it included a mutual defence pact – guaranteeing they will protect one another.

The treaty is believed to have majorly ramped up co-operation between the nations.

Moscow is understood to be providing Pyongyang with vital military technology – including blueprints for missile guidance systems and air defence weapons.

And after months of speculation, the leaders finally admitted that North Korean troops had fought for Russia.

Kim’s men were first reported to be in Russia back in October, and the following month there was strong evidence of them on the battlefield.

Kim Jong-un draping North Korean flags over coffins.
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Kim seemed moved by the sacrifices of his troops[/caption]
Photo of a North Korean performance attended by Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova.
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The military ceremony was a pompous affair complete with a choir and orchestra[/caption]
Kim Jong Un, his daughter, and Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova watching a performance.
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The event marked a year since North Korea and Russia signed a mutual defence agreement[/caption]

They fought alongside Putin’s men mainly in the Kursk region – an area of Russia which Ukraine took in a surprise incursion.

Thousands of the North Koreans died, with analysts suggesting they were not prepared for the modern style of drone warfare.

However, it was admitted that the Korean soldiers were ultimately instrumental in Russia winning back the land in March this year.

As the rotten partnership blooms, North Korea is expected to send another 6,000 troops over to Russia later this summer.

The military assistance has been slammed by concerned nations, including South Korea and Japan.

Officials in Seoul have raised concerns that it violates UN sanctions on North Korea.

Kim Jong Un and Olga Lyubimova at a performance in Pyongyang.
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Kim and the Russian minister had much to chat about[/caption]

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Danica Patrick reveals details of her secret conversation with Donald Trump on Air Force One – and his one-word answer

DANICA PATRICK revealed what she talked to Donald Trump about on board Air Force One.

And she even exposed the President’s one-word response to her question.

Danica Patrick at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
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Danica Patrick revealed details of her conversation with Donald Trump[/caption]
Donald Trump and a woman seated on a private jet.
The pair flew together on Air Force One

Patrick, 43, joined Trump on a recent rally in Michigan after being a regular fixture on his presidential campaign trail ahead of his re-election.

And that saw her fly on his own private aeroplane.

The pair posed for a photo together seated next to each other.

And the former IndyCar driver took to Instagram to tell fans what they chatted about.

Patrick wrote: “I asked @realdonaldtrump on the flight home from the last rally in Michigan… what is the most important quality of being in office was.

“And he said….. courage.”

Patrick also revealed details of another conversation she overheard involving Trump when he was asked about the court case following the 2020 election defeat.

Patrick said of Trump: “I love you. Who are you?

“Well, that’s just a very nice question. And it is not a setup, I have no idea who you are but I appreciate that.

“All I can say is that we’re for that. I hope so. I hope they’re doing things because that election was rigged and stolen, and we can’t allow that to happen.

“You know, a lot of people tell me, ‘Sir, you just won the greatest election in the history of our country. You won in numbers and all seven swing states, won the popular vote – won every vote, everything. Sir, go on with your life.’

“And the many people that say that good people, friends of mine, many say that same thing: go on with your life, but you have to find out what happened because you can’t let that happen again.”

Patrick is a staunch Trump supporter and has backed some of his most controversial decisions.

After the bombing of Iran, she typed: “Thank you to all that keep America safe and strong,” with a picture of her driving a speed boat with the US flag in the background.

Patrick also hit the headlines in her own sport after an on-air clash with Nico Rosberg.

She suggested the Canadian Grand Prix track was “not difficult”.

But former F1 champ Rosberg replied: “I have to disagree ever so slightly there, Danica.

“Montreal is one of the hardest tracks of the year, because there’s so many bumps and at every kerb you have to hit it so perfectly.

“It’s a real driver’s track, which is why Hamilton has won all his records here and even Max Verstappen has won all the last races, because the driver can really shine here.”

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