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A mistaken fire alarm set off an evacuation at the team hotel in the early hours, disrupting sleep for most squads but not preventing Australia from beating Turkey 87-71.
A mistaken elevator alarm sparked a 2 a.m. evacuation at the tournament hotel, briefly halting preparations for several national teams, but Australia used the disturbance as a springboard to claim their first victory.
A false fire alarm triggered in the elevator of the hotel housing the Women’s Basketball World Cup teams caused an early‑morning evacuation, but Australia still managed an 87‑71 victory over Turkey, with coaches and players noting the disruption did not affect performance.
A false fire alarm triggered in a hotel elevator early Tuesday morning forced teams to evacuate, but Australia still captured their first tournament win, beating Turkey 87-71 despite the early disruption.
A false fire alarm triggered an early‑morning evacuation at the Women's Basketball World Cup hotel, briefly disrupting teams' rest, yet Australia still secured an 87‑71 win over Turkey.