Overview

• The Orlando Fire Department confirmed crews were working a small active fire on the tracks of the closed coaster, with live aerial footage showing flames and smoke on the lift hill.
• The incident began late Friday morning, and firefighters doused flare-ups before declaring the blaze largely contained by about 12:04 p.m., with no immediate reports of injuries.
• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit permanently closed on August 18 and has been in active dismantling to clear the site for a future, unannounced project.
• Officials have not determined how the fire started, and Universal had not issued a public statement as of the latest reports.
• In a separate development, a lawsuit filed on October 8 alleges an unchecked lap restraint caused serious head and neck injuries on the ride, with the plaintiff seeking more than $50,000 and a jury trial.