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Three treated after fire at Six Flags Over Georgia
POSTED 14 May 2018 . BY Tom Anstey
A blaze broke out on the park's Railroad ride Credit: Twitter.com/@EmmaHoneycutt13
Three people have been treated following a fire at Six Flags Over Georgia this weekend.

The incident, which happened on the Six Flags Railroad, occured on Saturday (12 May), when a fire broke out on the ride's train engine.

According to officials, two Six Flags employees were taken to hospital as a precaution. While no guests were on the ride when the fire started, one was treated following the incident with first aid. All three treated are expected to be ok.

"A fire broke out on the engine of the Six Flags Railroad and was quickly contained," said a statement from Six Flags. "No guests were on board. The area was immediately evacuated. Two employees were transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The safety of our employees and guests is our top priority. The train is closed for further inspection."

Local police and fire officials are investigating the incident.
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Three treated after fire at Six Flags Over Georgia
POSTED 14 May 2018 . BY Tom Anstey
A blaze broke out on the park's Railroad ride Credit: Twitter.com/@EmmaHoneycutt13
Three people have been treated following a fire at Six Flags Over Georgia this weekend.

The incident, which happened on the Six Flags Railroad, occured on Saturday (12 May), when a fire broke out on the ride's train engine.

According to officials, two Six Flags employees were taken to hospital as a precaution. While no guests were on the ride when the fire started, one was treated following the incident with first aid. All three treated are expected to be ok.

"A fire broke out on the engine of the Six Flags Railroad and was quickly contained," said a statement from Six Flags. "No guests were on board. The area was immediately evacuated. Two employees were transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The safety of our employees and guests is our top priority. The train is closed for further inspection."

Local police and fire officials are investigating the incident.
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Reid-Anderson welcomes China theme park regulations as Six Flags eyes further developments


Jim Reid-Anderson, president and CEO of Six Flags, has praised the "huge potential" of the Chinese theme park market, welcoming new guidelines to up quality standards in the country.
Three more theme parks for China as Six Flags enjoys record start to 2018


Off the back of a record financial start to the year, Six Flags has announced plans to develop three more theme parks in China as the operator continues to ride the international wave of momentum it has created.
Six Flags confirms Saudi Arabia plans for 2022


Six Flags has confirmed long-awaited plans for its first Saudi Arabian venture, announcing plans to open a park as part of the kingdom’s new entertainment destination in Qiddiya by 2022.
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