Small fire disrupts Ottawa Fury game

A flare set off in the stands briefly disrupted Wednesday night's game against Toronto FC.

Fire caused by flare used in stands

The fire broke out in the Toronto FC supporter section. (Alistair Steele/CBC)

Ottawa police are investigating after a flare in the stands briefly disrupted an Ottawa Fury game and sparked a small fire. 

Michele Dion, a communications specialist with the team, confirmed the incident involved a flare. She said the fans who were involved were quickly removed by security.

Dion said no one was injured in the incident and the fire was quickly extinguished.

An official statement from the team said fans are subject to bag checks and TD Place will review the incident to see where security could be improved. 

She said some fans in other parts of the stadium called in police and fire, but those crews left after arriving. 

The fans were sitting in the Toronto FC supporters section and the team has apologized for the actions of their fans. 

The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group will face a fine from Soccer Canada because the flares are prohibited objects, which should not have gotten past security, Dion said. 

The game resumed after debris was cleared from the stands and the field. 

The Ottawa Fury fell in the game 1-0 to Toronto FC.