Barry Schaible, an inspector with a company hired by the fair, told KCRA-TV in Sacramento, "We shut down the ride immediately, unloaded it and it's closed right now. The accident prompted California State Fair officials to shut down the Fire Ball ride there. I got ran over trying to get out of the way."Ī company providing rides at the Ohio State Fair this year describes the Fire Ball as an "aggressive thrill ride." A person is attended to as authorities respond after the Fire Ball amusement ride malfunctioned injuring several at the Ohio State Fair, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. "It was going for a minute and it was at its highest point and I saw somebody fall on the ride, and then a minute later the whole like row of seats fell off and hit the ground," Bellomy told WCMH-TV. It is classified as an 'aggressive thrill' ride.
According to the company, the ride made its debut in 2002. On its website, Amusements of America said that since its debut in 2002, the Fire Ball, which was manufactured by KMG, had become 'one of the most popular thrill rides on the AOA Midway.' The. Kaylie Bellomy was in the next group waiting to board the Fire Ball. The Fire Ball was provided to the Ohio State Fair by Amusements of America. "Make no mistake about it, it's a very, very sad night for all of us."Ī Columbus fire official told WKRC-TV that the man killed was 18 and that the seven people injured ranged in age from 13 to 41. "Of course we want to get to the bottom of this," Kasich said, noting that there could be things to be learned that could help other fairs and amusement parks. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e., no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires the equipment, personnel, resources, es and/or expertise of a fire brigade. Officials did not know what caused the ride to break apart, saying the investigation was ongoing. A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergencies. Two of them were in critical condition, the hospital said Thursday. Ohio State Medical Center said three of the injured were being treated there. Officials said the man who was killed was one of several people who were thrown to the ground when the ride malfunctioned. The Fire Ball, an aggressive thrill carnival ride that swoops like a pendulum and swings in a circle, collapsed July 26 at the state fair in Columbus.
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