The now-closed Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster caught fire on Friday morning at Universal Studios Florida.

Orlando sister station WESH was on the scene when crews were working to suppress the fire.

The Orlando Fire Department confirmed firefighters were "working a small active fire on the tracks of a closed coaster."

The ride permanently closed in August to make way for a new experience.

It's unclear why or how the fire started.

About Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opened on Aug. 19, 2009.

It's a steel coaster built by German manufacturer Maurer Sohne.

On Dec. 27, 2024, Universal announced it would close the ride for good. The final ride happened on Aug. 17.

Demolition began in the days after.

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