Gravitron Ride Catches Fire At Keansburg Amusement Park
KEANSBURG, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- An amusement park ride caught fire late Monday afternoon in Keansburg, New Jersey.
The fire broke out in a ride called the Gravitron.
The ride – similar to a classic amusement park ride called the rotor – uses centrifugal force to float passengers off the floor and give them the feeling of floating, according to the amusement park website.
The fire was a result of an electrical malfunction, according to the Keansburg Fire Department. The ride was not in operation at the time of the fire.
A photo from the scene showed a plume of black smoke pouring from the top of the saucer-shaped ride.
The fire did not damage the boardwalk, the fire department said.