A brush fire broke out under the X2 roller coaster area at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, and was quickly contained. No injuries, evacuations or structural damage were reported, and the park remained open while investigators looked into the cause.
A brush fire broke out under the X2 roller coaster area at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, on Thursday, June 11, and firefighters contained it the same afternoon, according to reports.
No injuries were reported, no evacuation orders were issued and no structural damage was reported. The park remained open and operating as scheduled.
What happened
Reporting says the fire started around 12:21 p.m. beneath a palm tree near the coaster and spread to nearby brush and trees. The incident burned about half an acre before crews brought it under control.
Firefighters had the scene closed by 1:36 p.m. and remained nearby to monitor for hotspots, according to People.
Impact on the park
Six Flags said there were no injuries or structural damages, and a spokesperson said the park continued operating during the incident.
X2 is one of the park's major roller coasters in the Baja Ridge area, which made the fire especially noticeable to visitors and nearby residents.
What remains unknown
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Officials have not said what ignited the blaze, and it is not clear whether any follow-up inspection of the ride or nearby infrastructure will be announced.
Fire crews and park officials are expected to continue reviewing the incident for any safety or operational findings.
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