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UPDATE: June 19, 2923, 19:28 CET

A spokesperson for Europa-Park announced around 7 PM via Twitter that all visitors can return to their hotels. He also assured that the park would reopen tomorrow.

The Offenburg Police Headquarters has stated that the cause of the major fire remains unclear.

According to the police, the fire broke out around 4:40 PM. As per SWR information, visitors were asked to leave the park, but it was not an evacuation.

UPDATE: June 19, 2023, 19:00 CET

According to the latest reports, the fire is now under control, but it is yet to be fully extinguished. The emergency services are still working on the ground, and it’s confirmed that no one has been reported hurt so far.

UPDATE: June 19, 2023, 17:41 CET – The fire has broken out in the “Spanish Village” area of the Europa-Park Rust in Baden-Württemberg, as confirmed by the Offenburg Police Department. Firefighters are currently on the scene attempting to extinguish the blaze. Images and videos on the internet depict a large black column of smoke that can be seen from a considerable distance. No further details regarding the cause of the fire or any possible injuries have been provided by the police at this time. It’s worth noting that this is not the first major fire at the amusement park. In May 2018, the “Pirates in Batavia” ride in the Dutch area of the park was destroyed by a fire, which was likely caused by a technical defect​

A significant fire has broken out at the popular amusement park, Europa-Park Rust, located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, according to local police.

Reports from the scene indicate that the flames have risen to several meters high, producing a smoke cloud that can be seen from considerable distances. The incident has caused disruptions to the park’s operations, with visitors having to evacuate some of the attractions.

A witness, interviewed by the Swiss portal “20min”, detailed hearing two to three loud bangs before witnessing the ignition of a large fire. The individual was on the Atlantica Supersplash ride shortly before the incident and was compelled to leave due to the escalating situation.

The smoke plume from the blaze has reportedly spread over the Spain-themed area of the amusement park, further complicating efforts by the authorities to contain the situation.

Details regarding the cause of the fire or any potential casualties remain unclear at this time. Authorities are working diligently to manage the incident and ensure the safety of all park visitors and staff.

Europa-Park Rust, one of the largest theme parks in Germany, attracts millions of visitors every year with its range of attractions inspired by European countries. The impact of this incident on the park’s operations in the immediate future remains uncertain.

This is a developing story, and further updates will follow as more information becomes available.

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