News: Fire destroys cable car station at Alton Towers

Posted at 9:47 AM EDT (1347 GMT)

Oct. 29th, 2007 -- A fire broke out during the park's "Scarefest" on Sunday at 7:30pm local time. No one was injured as the ride was not in operation at the time. The station's roof was destroyed in the blaze.

Over 50 firefighters took on the fire. The theme park is expected to open today despite the blaze. Park officials say the Forbidden Valley area, where the fire was, may not open on time with the park. Officials expect a small measure of clean-up will be required.

The Skyride will not open for the remainder of the park's season, which lasts just two more weeks.

For more information, see: BBC News.