News Dragon caught fire in today’s Festival of Fantasy parade

[ParksAndPixels]

I would imagine that is going to depend on what happened and what they can do to prevent/stop it from occurring again.

No issue with the float returning to service. Just may never breath fire again.

Exactly. I meant A-mode with Fire. There are steps that can be taken to reduce risks of course, but it will be interesting to see what is decided moving forward

 

[Lets Respect]

That’s too bad. The fire was the coolest part of the whole parade

 

[Tom P.]

Just to confirm, the driver got out.

Now, who didn’t spec full fireproofing for a float with a flamethrower?

If something inside the float that is designed specifically to generate flames malfunctioned and caught fire, would fireproofing on the exterior stop that?

 

[donsullivan]

Realistically, I’ll be surprised if legal allows this float to return to service. That would be a bummer.

They'll be able to determine what caused it and make the necessary adjustments to the fire system design to prevent a recurrence and then complete the repairs. It will not be quick but I fully expect it will return as a part of the parade. It seems at a minimum a refresh will require it's own onboard automated fire suppression system being installed for the safety of the performers (especially driver) as well as guests.

 

[Rteetz]

Realistically, I’ll be surprised if legal allows this float to return to service. That would be a bummer.

If legal doesn't allow this float to return than that would lead other Disney floats with fire to be turned off as well.

 

[Absimilliard]

Just to confirm, the driver got out.

Now, who didn’t spec full fireproofing for a float with a flamethrower?

I was going to say the same... When DLP had its parade circa 2001 with the firebreathing Jafar, there never were any issues with it.

 

[cjkeating]

I'm interested in what they did with the floats that follow the Dragon... I assume they can't reverse the floats easily? Did they stay out onstage until the dragon could be towed away?

At a best guess I would say the pipe that supplies the gas came loose/split and when the fire was next ignited the gas was in a place it wasn't meant to be.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

I know WDW has its own FD, but does each individual park have a station? Or do they have specialists that extinguish and clean-up fires for each area / event?

I don't expect to see a modern-day firetruck rushing down mainstreet but hey.. it could happen right?

 

[marni1971]

If something inside the float that is designed specifically to generate flames malfunctioned and caught fire, would fireproofing on the exterior stop that?

Page one. Fireproof the exterior. Minimise the damage.

Fire + guests = take every precaution.

 

[KBLovedDisney]

What happens after a disaster like this strikes during a parade? Does the music and sound just cut off and all of the characters and floats disperse into separate hidden corridors?

 

[Smiley/OCD]

That’s too bad. The fire was the coolest part of the whole parade

Yeah, especially for the guests there...

 

[cjkeating]

Doesn't look to bad in this tweet other than the obvious damage to the dragons head.

 

[donsullivan]

I know WDW has its own FD, but does each individual park have a station? Or do they have specialists that extinguish and clean-up fires for each area / event?

I don't expect to see a modern-day firetruck rushing down mainstreet but hey.. it could happen right?

Based on video, this one was put out with fire extinguishers. There are multiple RCID Fire stations around the property. The closest one to the Magic Kingdom is out behind the area of Splash Mountain. There is also another one behind Japan in Epcot.

In the event of a major fire event (top of 7DMT) they can and do bring fire trucks right into the park to put it out. It's rare but if it's needed they will (and have) absolutely bring them in. 'Magic' isn't an issue when you're considering safety.

 

[ParksAndPixels]

Doesn't look to bad in this tweet other than the obvious damage to the dragons head.

Not nearly as bad as I was expecting

 

[Rteetz]

What happens after a disaster like this strikes during a parade? Does the music and sound just cut off and all of the characters and floats disperse into separate hidden corridors?

Looks like the parade just went into hold mode until the situation was taken care of.

 

[FigmentJedi]

I think we have a culprit and motive

 

[donsullivan]

Looks like it was moving under its own power on the return backstage with the driver onboard which is a good sign. Damage 'appears' to be isolated to the head and upper neck.

 

[LAKid53]

someone probably left the toaster plugged in...or curling iron

You just HAD to go there, didn't you....

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Based on video, this one was put out with fire extinguishers. There are multiple RCID Fire stations around the property. The closest one to the Magic Kingdom is out behind the area of Splash Mountain. There is also another one behind Japan in Epcot.

In the event of a major fire event (top of 7DMT) they can and do bring fire trucks right into the park to put it out. It's rare but if it's needed they will (and have) absolutely bring them in. 'Magic' isn't an issue when you're considering safety.

But the magic.. firetrucks have mickey mouse ears right? jk. Thanks for the info!

 

[LAKid53]

Nooooo, I love that dragon.... :'-(