The now-closed Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster caught fire on Friday morning. Chopper 2 was on scene where crews were working to suppress the fire. The Orlando Fire Department confirmed firefighters are “working a small active fire on the tracks of a closed coaster.” The ride permanently closed on Aug. 18 to make way for a new experience.It’s unclear why or how the fire started. >> This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released. About Hollywood Rip Ride RockitHollywood Rip Ride Rockit opened on Aug. 19, 2009It’s a steel coaster built by German manufacturer Maurer Sohne.On Dec. 27, 2024, Universal announced it would close the ride for good. The final ride happened on Aug. 17.Demolition began in the days after.
The now-closed Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster caught fire on Friday morning.
Chopper 2 was on scene where crews were working to suppress the fire.
The Orlando Fire Department confirmed firefighters are “working a small active fire on the tracks of a closed coaster.”
The ride permanently closed on Aug. 18 to make way for a new experience.
It’s unclear why or how the fire started.
> This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released.
About Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opened on Aug. 19, 2009
It’s a steel coaster built by German manufacturer Maurer Sohne.
On Dec. 27, 2024, Universal announced it would close the ride for good. The final ride happened on Aug. 17.
Demolition began in the days after.
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