Germany: Firefighters bring fire at Europa-Park amusement park in Rust under control June 19

Event

Firefighters are responding to a fire at the Europa-Park amusement park in Rust as of June 19. The blaze was first reported at around 16:40, and crews had brought it under control by around 18:08. Authorities have evacuated people from the park, closed the premises, and deployed a heightened security presence around the scene of the fire which will likely remain in place until firefighting operations conclude. Although officials did not immediately confirm the cause of the blaze, eyewitnesses reported hearing loud bangs before seeing the fire.

Lingering disruptions to transport and business are likely in the area as firefighters work to extinguish the blaze and investigate its cause.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow for additional transport time in and near Rust. Reconfirm business appointments. Heed the instructions of emergency personnel.