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  Illinois' Memorial Stadium cleared to host game after fire: A sigh of relief for Fighting Illini fans introduction On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, a fire broke out at Memorial Stadium, home of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team. The fire started in the southwest corner of the stadium, underneath the horseshoe, and was quickly extinguished by firefighters. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused some smoke damage. The game against Nebraska, which was scheduled for Friday, October 7, was initially in doubt. However, after a thorough inspection by a third-party structural engineering firm, the stadium was cleared to host the game as scheduled. The fire was a close call for the Fighting Illini and their fans. Memorial Stadium is one of the most iconic college football stadiums in the country, and it is a beloved landmark for the University of Illinois community. The fire also had the potential to cause a major disruption to the Fighting Illini football seaso...