The New Zealand women’s national football team were recently evacuated from their hotel in France following a fire that broke out in the building. This is the second security incident to affect the team during their time in France for the Women’s World Cup.
The fire broke out at the team’s hotel in the city of Valenciennes, located in northern France, on the morning of June 19th. The team were quickly evacuated from the building and taken to a safe location. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
This is the second security incident to affect the New Zealand team during their time in France for the Women’s World Cup. On June 11th, the team were forced to leave their hotel in Le Havre after a security threat was made against them. The team were moved to a different hotel in Caen, where they stayed until the fire broke out.
The New Zealand Football Association released a statement following the fire, saying that they were taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of their players and staff. They also thanked the local authorities for their quick response and assistance in evacuating the team from the hotel.
The incident has raised concerns about security at the Women’s World Cup, with many teams now worried about their safety while in France. The New Zealand team are now staying at a different hotel and are taking extra precautions to ensure their safety.
It is a shame that such incidents have occurred during the Women’s World Cup, as it takes away from the excitement and joy of the tournament. The New Zealand Football Association have done an admirable job in ensuring the safety of their players and staff, and we hope that these incidents will not occur again during the tournament.
