Fireplace breaks out on Dragon Coaster experience at Playland – NBC New York

A hearth on Playland’s Dragon Coaster in Westchester County triggered slight injury, however no accidents had been reported and officers say the experience might be repaired. The park is already closed for the season.

Rye Fireplace Division crews had been dispatched to 100 Playland Parkway at roughly 8:43 p.m., based on a metropolis Fb put up. Firefighters arrived in below 4 minutes and located an “lively hearth” involving the coaster.

Officers say that due to the scale and building of the coaster and the chance for unfold, further sources had been introduced in. Rye firefighters introduced the hearth below management inside about quarter-hour.

Corporations from Larchmont and Harrison helped cope with remaining sizzling spots, based on town.

The Westchester County Trigger and Origin Group responded to research alongside the County Police Dept.

“The trigger stays below investigation however is at the moment suspected to be unintended. The precise supply of ignition has not but been decided,” town put up mentioned.

Westchester County Government Ken Jenkins mentioned the hearth seemed to be electrical.

“Playland’s beloved Dragon Coaster was barely broken final night time throughout what seems to have been {an electrical} hearth. 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 might be repaired by Playland’s upkeep group and we anticipate that work to happen in the course of the fall.”

Jenkins added: “We all know how a lot the Dragon Coaster means to generations of Playland lovers, and we admire the priority we’ve 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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