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Can Mike McCarthy's training camp strategy finally lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl victory?

A shocking incident happened at the Dallas Cowboys practice field! While fans were still waiting for Jerry Jones and the team to resolve the contract situation of players like CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, the team met an unfortunate incident. On late Tuesday afternoon, a serious fire emergency was reported at 5:18 PDT in the Dallas Cowboys guest room at their training camp hotel in Oxnard, CA.

However, according to reporter Mike Doocy, coach Mike McCarthy “confirmed all are safe as firefighters respond to smoke pouring from a condo at the camp.” The head coach also informed the latest update sharing the practice plans for the team. He said, via Doocy, “Smoke is no longer visible, but fire alarms continue to sound as the late afternoon practice begins on adjacent fields.”

The viral videos show light smoke in the air with fire alarms sounding in the background. It was a scary situation for all, but thankfully no one was injured. Giving further updates on the mishap, Ian Rapoport reported, “The issue was confined to a single room that was empty at the time. No injuries. OFD and PD handled the situation fast and very well.”

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The incident reported by several outlets suggested that the Cowboys’ training camp didn’t actually catch fire, but rather, a nearby hotel – the Residence Inn at River Ridge. This hotel is located near the training field, where the players stay before practicing at the camp.

Nevertheless, the firefighters quickly responded to the scene with the ambulances as well, and now everything is under control. And that’s the reason the franchise released a statement thanking the superheroes!

A prompt action saved the day and lives of the squad and others!

When the Cowboys were deep into their afternoon walkthrough, several staff members saw the smoke rising in the distance. Immediately the local authorities, who were just yards away, were notified as the smell of smoke filled the air. After the entire incident took place, the franchise released an official statement, clarifying the situation.

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They said, “There was a fire emergency in one of the guest rooms this afternoon at the team’s hotel in Oxnard, Calif. The emergency was contained to one room that was empty at the time, and there were no injuries.” They also thanked the Oxnard Fire Department and Police Department for their immediate response and reaction to the unfortunate situation.

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Additionally, Mike McCarthy told the reporters that “alarms went off with about 15 minutes left in team meetings. He said the fire was contained by the time the team went to conduct their Tuesday evening walkthrough.” Although everyone is safe, the cause of the fire still remains a mystery. Nevertheless, the team carried on with their session, staying focused and undeterred by the disruption.

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Now, the Cowboys are set to head back to Dallas as scheduled, gearing up for their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. Apart from this, it’s important to note that this was the third incident, as the NFL has experienced a couple of fire mishaps this year. The series of incidents began when Tyreek Hill‘s $6.9 million home caught fire after a neighbor’s child was playing with a cigarette lighter in January.

Although it was a significant property loss for the Dolphins star, the fact that no one was harmed brought relief to everyone, thanks to the prompt response from the fire department. In another incident, NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb’s home in Nashville, Tennessee, went up in flames in June. He also expressed his gratitude to the firefighter squad, calling one a hero for taking action without water and saving his family’s lives, just like the unfortunate incident this time near Dallas training facility.