Six Flags America haunted-house fire ruled an accident

Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

Six Flags America haunted-house fire ruled an accident

by Liz Skalski | Staff Writer

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A July 30 fire in the haunted house at Six Flags America in Largo has been deemed accidental by Prince George's County's fire and rescue services.

The park was evacuated, but there were no injuries.

Investigators concluded that the blaze was an electrical fire that started accidently in the back corner of the house, said Mark Brady, spokesman for the Prince George's County Fire Department.

Equipment for Fright Fest, an annual Halloween event, was stored in the house because it is only used in October, before Halloween, Brady said. Damage is estimated at $2 million.

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