Comments on: Fire on the Universal Studios Backlot http://themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:21:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Mike Mai http://themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140432 Mike Mai Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:26:08 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140432 great scott!!! great scott!!!

]]> By: Roguepirate http://themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140219 Roguepirate Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:46:33 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140219 From what I heard today, the severity of the fire was in part Universal's fault. The LAFD fire chief discussed how the hydrants on the studio lot had no water pressure forcing the fire fighters to bring in helicopters taking water from the "Jaws" lake and also running long hoses from hydrants outside the lot to fight the fire. Apparently the problems with the fire fighting mechanisms on the lot have been known since the large fire in the 90's but were never fixed. From what I heard today, the severity of the fire was in part Universal’s fault. The LAFD fire chief discussed how the hydrants on the studio lot had no water pressure forcing the fire fighters to bring in helicopters taking water from the “Jaws” lake and also running long hoses from hydrants outside the lot to fight the fire. Apparently the problems with the fire fighting mechanisms on the lot have been known since the large fire in the 90’s but were never fixed.

]]> By: Glenn http://themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140213 Glenn Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:26:43 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140213 Latest reports say that the Clock Tower is only slightly damaged, but the rest of the Courthouse Square is completely destroyed. Latest reports say that the Clock Tower is only slightly damaged, but the rest of the Courthouse Square is completely destroyed.

]]> By: Phil Gee http://themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140185 Phil Gee Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:33:42 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140185 Ditto; as long as nobody was trapped in it. Ditto; as long as nobody was trapped in it.

]]> By: Darren J Seeley http://themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140180 Darren J Seeley Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:49:24 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140180 Also gone: the New York/New England street lot ; "King Kong" (anamatronic used for tram tour); "replaceable" film footage. Odd that this fire broke out in the <em> same area</em> as that fire a number of years ago, when the old Clock Tower set was partially damaged, then later restored. Sad to see some of that go too. I'm just glad nobody was hurt. Also gone:

the New York/New England street lot ;
“King Kong” (anamatronic used for tram tour);
“replaceable” film footage.

Odd that this fire broke out in the same area as that fire a number of years ago, when the old Clock Tower set was partially damaged, then later restored.

Sad to see some of that go too. I’m just glad nobody was hurt.

]]> By: Patrick http://themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140171 Patrick Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:39:57 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/06/fire-on-the-universal-studios-backlot#comment-140171 It's sad to say goodbye to the Back To The Future town square, with the clock tower. It’s sad to say goodbye to the Back To The Future town square, with the clock tower.

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