The New York Street and New England facades, the King Kong studio, and the Universal movie vault were among the buildings engulfed by flames.
Posted on 06/01/2008 8:27:35 AM PDT by lainie
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — A massive fire raged on a back lot at Universal Studios early Sunday, devouring several movie sets, including mock New York and New England streets. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Daryl Jacobs said at least one building had burned and as many as three blocks of movie facades were destroyed. Though the fire was contained, it was still raging, Jacobs said.
"The facades are constructed of heavy timber and they tend to burn quite freely," he said.
The blaze broke out just before dawn on a sound stage, fire Capt. Frank Reynoso said. A thick column of smoke rose thousands of feet into the air. For a time, firefighting helicopters swept in to drop water.
More than 100 firefighters were trying to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby brush, Reynoso said.
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The New York Street and New England facades, the King Kong studio, and the Universal movie vault were among the buildings engulfed by flames.
Sharon Stone comments on the fire: IT’S KARMA!
HA!!
a century’s worth of junk & timber, and exploding propane tanks apparently don’t mix..
Has Universal Studios paid for that Carbon Footprint? That’s really going to cost them!
What’s that white/silver building on the hill...The Getty Museum?
It sure is. You know, I wonder if someone had the presence of mind to film it.
Wow! Another one!
I’m more worried about the Universal movie vault burning up than the streets, although that’s a great shame. Was just reading about the new Simpsons/Krustyland ride and the new displays of memorabilia this morning and remembering the King Kong and Earthquake portions of the tram ride.
I didn’t think they were that close together, but I suppose it must be the Getty. hm
Hmm, this could make a good movie.
Irwin Allen would be impressed. :-}
If originals were not stored offsite in a secure location, the geniuses who run the studios are bigger morons than they appear.
Ah, thanks. So is that white building in #2 the Getty, do you know?
I'm a little surprised by this. I expect that's a truss roof.
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