Crime & Safety
Iconic Skateland Catches Fire Overnight In Brookpark
The decades-old skating rink caught fire during the early morning hours of Wednesday. It's unclear how much damage was done.
BROOKPARK, OH — Skateland, an iconic skating rink in Brookpark, caught fire on early Wednesday morning. Multiple fire departments were needed to control the blaze. The business should be able to repair the damage and then re-open, according to reports.
The fire was reported at about 12:30 a.m., according to Fox 8. Heavy smoke was still billowing from the roof at 2:30 a.m. and the light of the fire illuminated the night sky.
The fire is believed to have started in the DJ booth, near the skating rinks. It's unclear what started the fire, officials said.
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Fire crews from multiple departments responded to the fire, including Cleveland, Parma, Parma Heights, Middleburg Heights, and Berea. It is not yet clear what started the fire or how serious the damage to the building is.
The Skateland website says the rink has been in operation for more than 50 years. The building is located on the south side of Brookpark Road, not far from the Malley's Chocolates facility.
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brook park skateland (my entire childhood) caught on fire and I’m really sad
— Danielle Lahm (@daniellelahm) September 19, 2018
Brookpark skateland caught on fire I’m so sad
— ᴾᴬᴵᴳᴱ (@paig3pm) September 19, 2018
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