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Fire guts large building at future Waterloo theme park

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March 11th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Fire broke out last (Thursday) night in a large structure at the Lost Island Theme Park, a new amusement venue under construction in Waterloo. The 100-million dollar entertainment attraction that’s scheduled to open in late May on the south side of the city. When fire crews arrived, they found a nearly 15-hundred square-foot building completely engulfed in flames. The fire, which could be seen for several miles, raged for more than 90 minutes before being brought under control.

Waterloo Fire Rescue officials say the structure was completely destroyed and no injuries were reported. Investigators are working to determine the cause. The theme park’s owner, Eric Bertch, told a local television station that the fire won’t delay the theme park’s scheduled, which is now about two months away.