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Germany's largest amusement park reopens after massive fire

By Jared Leone, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

File photo. Europa-Park one of the biggest amusements Park in Europe celebrates his 40 Year anniversary. (Photo by Michele Tantussi/Getty Images) 

By Jared Leone, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

RUST, Germany — There were no injuries among the thousands of people who evacuated from Germany’s largest amusement park after a fire ignited Saturday, destroying the Pirates of Batavia ride.

About 250 firefighters battled the blaze at Europa-Park into Sunday morning after the fire started in a warehouse, according to Sky News. Some firefighters suffered minor injuries and were all released from the hospital.

"A sad day for Europa-Park," amusement park chief executive Michael Mack said on Twitter. "Thanks to all who help us to save our life's work! Can not express my feelings."

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Most of the park was reopened Sunday. The Dutch- and Scandinavian-themed sections of the park remain closed.

The park is the second-most popular in Europe, behind Disneyland Paris.

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