Historic Coaster Fire
Fire damages the historic Dragon Coaster at Playland in Rye, with repairs planned.
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The fire broke out in the coaster’s lift area, roughly halfway up the ride, according to county officials.
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The Dragon Coaster opened 97 years ago and is described as one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the country. Playland also appeared in the film “Big” and Mariah Carey’s 1995 “Fantasy” music video.
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While Rye firefighters remained at Playland, Port Chester and Rye Brook crews were reassigned to provide emergency coverage for the city of Rye.
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The coaster had been renovated over the winter and reopened after local concern over images of ride components in a dumpster near the park.
A fire damaged part of Playland's Dragon Coaster in Rye, New York on Saturday night, breaking out around 8:50 p.m. in the lift area halfway up the nearly century-old wooden ride News12 Connecticut. Rye firefighters arrived within four minutes and contained the blaze in about 15 minutes, with help from mutual-aid crews Democrat and Chronicle. No injuries were reported, and officials said the damage was slight and appears repairable.
A 97-Year-Old Coaster With Hollywood History
The Dragon Coaster opened 97 years ago and ranks among the oldest wooden roller coasters in the country Democrat and Chronicle. The iconic Playland has appeared in major films and music videos, including the 1988 movie "Big" and Mariah Carey's 1995 "Fantasy" music video Record Online. The park is preparing for its 99th season next year.
Firefighters Respond Quickly to Blaze
Rye firefighters extinguished the fire within 15 minutes of arrival Utica Observer-Dispatch. Crews from Larchmont and Harrison provided mutual-aid support to help extinguish remaining hot spots. While Rye firefighters remained at the scene, Port Chester and Rye Brook crews were reassigned to provide emergency coverage for the city.
Investigation Points to Electrical Cause
Officials suspect an accidental electrical fire caused the blaze, though the cause remains under investigation Ithaca Journal. The fire broke out in the coaster's lift area, roughly halfway up the ride structure News12 Connecticut. County officials determined the damage is limited and repairable.
Playland Recently Renovated the Aging Coaster
The Dragon Coaster had been renovated over the winter and reopened after local concern over images showing ride components in a dumpster near the park Record Online. Playland plans to repair the fire damage in the fall, with county officials expecting the historic coaster to return for the park's 99th season next year Democrat and Chronicle.
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