A Busch Gardens employee was injured Thursday afternoon after the park’s train caught fire.
Firefighters from James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg responded to the park Thursday afternoon and were still on scene around 4:40 p.m., fire officials said in a James City County news release.
Busch Gardens also released a statement on the fire around 5:15 p.m.
“A train that was not in service caught fire today, Aug. 16, behind-the-scenes in the New France area of Busch Gardens Williamsburg,” read the statement, sent by park spokeswoman Cindy Sarko.
“James City County Fire Rescue responded immediately and the fire has been contained. There were no guests or animals involved and all surrounding areas have been evacuated. One Busch Gardens ambassador sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment as a precaution. The safety of our guests, ambassadors and animals remains our top priority.”
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