Sparks Fly Causing Fire and Power Outrage on The Wheel at Icon Park!

Heavy Presence of Fire and Rescue on the Scene at The Wheel at ICON Park as Sparks Fly from Causing Power Outages on New Year’s Eve. Reports are coming in online as Twitter user R A W S A L E R T S has shared a video of what looks like an electrical wire that has shorted out and caused a fire.

🚨#BREAKING: Multiple People Trapped on the Massive Farris wheel after it lost power

📌#Orlando | #FL

Multiple emergency units are on scene at Orlando icon Park as multiple people are trapped at the Eye ferris wheel after it lost power as electrical sparks can be seen sparking pic.twitter.com/ubnR8Bg4cm
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 1, 2023

Fire and Rescue are now on the scene with a heavy presence with over 35 units on the scene. There is no official word on if people are trapped in gondolas above where the fire took place. Reports are that ICONPark is without power at this time.

Final Update: More than 60 people have been safely rescued from more than 20 pods. All pods are now empty and units have cleared @iconparkorlando. All rescue climbers on duty responded to the scene, with additional off duty rescue climbers also responding to assist if needed. https://t.co/1Bz7jrI1jV pic.twitter.com/PIXDD2pPLg
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) January 1, 2023

This is a breaking news article and we will get more info out as soon as we hear developments,

Sparks Fly Causing Fire and Power Outrage on The Wheel at Icon Park!

Fire and Rescue on the Scene at The Wheel at ICON Park

In total, your ride on The Wheel will take about 18 minutes. Once your exhilarating ride is over, you have plenty of opportunities for exquisite dining and boutique shopping. As you start planning your trip to Orlando, consider when you’d like to take your ride. Do you want to board The Wheel right at opening hours so you can spend the rest of the day exploring the 40+ restaurants, shops and other activities in the area?

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