Firefighters had their hands full battling a first alarm fire at Big Surf Waterpark Tuesday night.
Witness photo of fire at Big Surf water park. Emily Chandler said flames were as tall as palm trees. pic.twitter.com/tdmkJtYOKG
— Jon Erickson (@JonEricksonTV) May 11, 2016
Crews were called to the scene near McClintock Drive and McKellips Road around 8 p.m.
Fire crews tell ABC15 the fire started in the men's locker room, a tiki-hut style building.
Fire was in locker room, a tiki hut. "Like kindling," firefighter said. No injuries, no cause. Water park itself OK. pic.twitter.com/tWeVdFwtGr
— Jon Erickson (@JonEricksonTV) May 11, 2016
The park opened for the season last weekend.
None of the water slides or attractions were damaged in the blaze, a fire supervisor said.
A park worker said they plan to be open this weekend.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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