The Columbus Crew Stadium scoreboard caught on fire before match

Shortly before the Columbus Crew's match against DC United, their stadium's scoreboard caught fire as the teams warmed up on the pitch. It's unclear how the fire started, but according to the club, it's under control and it sounds like it won't prevent them from playing the game.

Columbus Fire Dept is on the scene and is extinguishing the fire as we speak. We will have more details shortly. #Crew96

Columbus Crew (@ColumbusCrew) April 27, 2013

The fire is under control and the players are heading back into the locker room. They will begin warming up in the next half hour. #Crew96 Columbus Crew (@ColumbusCrew) April 27, 2013

With two draws and a loss in their last three matches, Columbus' desire to generate excitement is understandable, but there has to be a better way to do it than this.