Universal Orlando's Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster catches fire as park phases out iconic ride

A Universal Orlando Resort roller coaster caught fire Friday morning.Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is in the process of being demolished to make room for a new attraction at the theme park. The small fire occurred on a portion of the ride's lift hill, Orlando Fire Department told local FOX 35 Orlando. The ride closed on Aug. 18. Many of the iconic features, such as the loop, have already been removed and Universal has not yet publicly announced what is replacing the coaster.The cause of the fire is not yet known and there were no injuries, local media outlets reported. The fire department did not