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Alton Towers fireworks: Blaze breaks out closing two areas Alton Towers fireworks: Blaze breaks out at display
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A fire has broken out at Alton Towers following a fireworks display at the theme park. A fire broke out at Alton Towers following a fireworks display at the theme park.
The Staffordshire park said the "small fire" happened in the display area which was closed to the public. The Staffordshire attraction said the "small fire" happened in the display area, which was closed to the public.
"No staff or guests were at risk," it added. "No staff or guests were at risk," it added. It is believed firework debris was the cause.
Two areas of the park - X-Sector and Dark Forest, which are home to the Smiler and Rita roller coasters - have been closed. Alton Towers apologised "for any inconvenience". Two areas of the park - X-Sector and Dark Forest, which are home to the Smiler and Rita rollercoasters - did not reopen following the display.
The first of three fireworks displays to commemorate Bonfire Night was held at the site on Friday, with a third scheduled for Sunday. "The park is open as normal today [Sunday] for the last day of our Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular," a spokeswoman for Alton Towers said.