Canada's Wonderland had to be evacuated Sunday night after a small structure fire broke out in the waterpark area.
UPDATE: Canada's Wonderland says the Splash Works waterpark will be reopen today.
Please be advised, Splash Works will be open today Aug. 2
— Canada's Wonderland (@WonderlandNews) August 2, 2022
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VAUGHAN - An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at Canada's Wonderland.
The small structure fire was in the Splash Works waterpark area Sunday night. York Regional Police issued a statement on Twitter, saying the entire park had to be evacuated due to the blowing smoke.
Splash Works closed for the day at 6:00 p.m. and officials say the fire started at around 10:45 p.m. The fire broke out close to a pumphouse and spread to one of the slides. No injuries have been reported
Canada's Wonderland put on a fireworks show at around 10:00 p.m. Sunday night, but the exact cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. The theme park is open today, but Splash Works remains closed.
Please be advised Splash Works will be closed today, Aug. 1.
— Canada's Wonderland (@WonderlandNews) August 1, 2022
The rest of the park is open and operating normally.
FIRE - #YRP assisting Vaughan Fire with small structure fire @ Canada's Wonderland near Water Park. Park is being evacuated as a precaution because of blowing smoke. Please avoid the area as crews respond to the situation and patrons evacuate the area.
— YRP Duty Office (@YRPDutyOffice) August 1, 2022

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