
Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - A broken sprinkler head caused a water leak at KeyBank Center on Tuesday evening as fans were entering the arena for the "Disney Descendants: Zombies Worlds Collide Tour", which was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
An official with the Buffalo Fire Department told WBEN the arena’s roof was not compromised, and there was no structural damage. The issue was limited to a broken sprinkler head.
Video of the leak circulated on social media.
KeyBank Center officials released the following statement on Tuesday:
“Prior to a show at KeyBank Center tonight, a sprinkler was set off causing excess water in a contained area of the arena. The safety of our guests is our top priority and our staff took proactive measures to ensure all attendees were clear of the impacted area. There were no disruptions to the show or viewing in the bowl. We are actively working to repair the sprinkler and appreciate our guests’ patience.”