A ferocious inferno broke out at a new Swedish water park on Monday, with flames destroying much of the outdoor waterslide and related facilities under construction, authorities said.
The massive fire destroyed several unopened waterslides at Gothenberg’s Oceana Waterpark, including a 43-foot slide, and sent plumes of black smoke into the sky above Sweden’s second-largest city. .
Harrowing footage taken by a witness showed the slide, which was due to open within months, burst into flames as several fire engines descended on the scene.
At least three explosions sent debris from nearby buildings flying onto the flaming waterslide.
This waterpark is the latest addition to Gothenburg’s Liseberg Amusement Park, one of the largest amusement parks in Northern Europe.
“The fire started on one of the water rides outside the building and then spread throughout the building,” Liseberg said in a statement.
There were no immediate reports of injuries, police and fire officials said.
A spokesperson for construction general contractor NCC Group told Swedish broadcaster SVT that subcontractors were carrying out some installation work at the time of the fire.
The fire department urged residents in the area to stay indoors and close their windows to prevent smoke and thick black smoke.
Nearby hotels and office facilities were evacuated, according to the park and police.
with post wire
