Australia's troubles in Olympic Games athletes' village continue

Australia's troubles in the Olympic Games athletes' village continue, with a fire forcing the evacuation of approximately 100 team members from their accommodation yesterday.

The fire started about 4.40pm local time amongst rubbish in the underground car park off the Australian residence.

The group spent some 30 minutes out of the building, with no athletes hurt in the incident.

Rio 2016 organizers and the Australian Olympic Committee are already conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire which came hard on the heels of the Australians complaining about multiple facets of the accommodation at the athletes' village.

Other countries such as Italy, Argentina and New Zealand had also expressed concerns.

Rio’s mayor Eduardo Paes has apologized and acknowledged Australia's allocated building was the worst in the village.

Source: SMH