Magic Mountain’s Colossus Roller Coaster Catches Fire; Peak Collapses
The Los Angeles County Fire Department was called to the scene at the amusement park in Santa Clarita just after 1:30 p.m., fire Inspector Scott Miller said.
Photos posted to Twitter showed a column of smoke appearing to rise from a high point on the ride.
An elevated portion of the roller coaster’s wooden track was charred black. As planks began to fall to the ground below, part of the track completely collapsed.
Several fire engines were on scene and firefighters were dousing the flames.
The park was closed Monday.
The wooden coaster ceased operating in mid-August after 36 years. It was set to be replaced by a hybrid ride called “Twisted Colossus.”
The famous Colossus roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia caught fire on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. (Credit: KTLA)
The famous Colossus roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia caught fire on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. (Credit: KTLA)
The popular ride dropped 100 feet and reached speeds of up to 60 mph.
Tweet by Magic Mountain:
The fire at the top of the lift hill at Colossus is now out. The park was closed today and there were no injuries.
— Six Flags MM (@SFMagicMountain) September 8, 2014
As reported by KCAL News
