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Magic Mountain Rollercoaster Fire Contained Quickly
12 Jun
Summary
- A fire ignited under the X2 rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, burning about half an acre.
- No injuries were reported, and the park remained open as scheduled.
A fire ignited underneath the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, on Thursday, June 11. Los Angeles County fire crews responded to the incident at approximately 12:21 p.m.
The blaze spread to surrounding trees and brush, consuming about half an acre of land and causing smoke to blanket the area. Firefighters successfully contained the fire by 1:36 p.m., with no injuries reported among guests or personnel.
Authorities remained on scene to monitor for any remaining hotspots, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Six Flags confirmed that the park remained open and was operating on its normal schedule, with no structural damage reported.
This incident occurs amid ongoing expansions at the park, including the recent opening of the reimagined Looney Tunes Land, which replaced the former Bugs Bunny World. The park has experienced similar fire threats in the past, with a significant wildfire breaking out near the park in August 2025.
