Three individuals were hospitalized on Thursday after a pizza oven at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens exploded. The blast, which led to the injuries of the workers, occurred at a concession stand on the club level of the stadium. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the incident, which was near the 200-section area at the northwest gate, according to WSVN.

Following the explosion, aerial footage showed emergency crews attending to the victims, with two of them being airlifted to a local trauma center and the third transported to a local hospital. As reported by NBC Miami, the severity of the workers' injuries was not immediately clear. Reports of a gas smell led to the deployment of hazmat units, though the stadium's spokesperson stated the cause was "quickly identified and extinguished."

In light of the incident, Hard Rock Stadium issued a statement saying, "This afternoon, an incident occurred in a concession stand on the club level of the stadium. Three workers sustained injuries and have been taken to a local hospital for further care. The cause of the incident was quickly identified and extinguished. There is no further threat and no expected impact on the Dolphins game Friday evening." The Miami Dolphins are still scheduled to play their preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons as planned, according to WSVN.

While the cause of the explosion is still under investigation, the event has raised concerns about workplace safety ahead of the busy football season. The condition of the three employees hospitalized remains undisclosed. Hard Rock Stadium officials have reassured the public and fans that the incident will not affect the upcoming game.