A fireplace on Playland’s Dragon Coaster in Westchester County brought about slight injury, however no accidents have been reported and officers say the experience will be repaired. The park is already closed for the season.
Rye Fireplace Division crews have been dispatched to 100 Playland Parkway at roughly 8:43 p.m., in line with a metropolis Fb put up. Firefighters arrived in beneath 4 minutes and located an “energetic fireplace” involving the coaster.
Officers say that due to the dimensions and development of the coaster and the chance for unfold, further assets have been introduced in. Rye firefighters introduced the hearth beneath management inside about quarter-hour.
Firms from Larchmont and Harrison helped take care of remaining sizzling spots, in line with town.
The Westchester County Trigger and Origin Staff responded to research alongside the County Police Dept.
“The trigger stays beneath investigation however is at the moment suspected to be unintentional. The precise supply of ignition has not but been decided,” town put up mentioned.
Westchester County Govt Ken Jenkins mentioned the hearth gave the impression to be electrical.
“Playland’s beloved Dragon Coaster was barely broken final night time throughout what seems to have been {an electrical} fireplace. Nobody was injured,” Jenkins mentioned. “We’re grateful to the Rye Fireplace Division for his or her fast response and for extinguishing the hearth. Fortunately, the injury will be repaired by Playland’s upkeep group and we anticipate that work to happen throughout the fall.”
Jenkins added: “We all know how a lot the Dragon Coaster means to generations of Playland fanatics, and we recognize the priority we’ve got heard from so many Dragon Coaster followers. Relaxation assured: this Dragon will rise once more for Playland’s 99th season,” Jenkins mentioned.
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