A fire began in the attraction at 6:35 p.m. on May 11, 1984. Fanned by the building's air conditioning, it spread rapidly due to the use of flammable building materials. Approximately 29 guests were in the attraction at the time. Fourteen, including four park employees, managed to escape. Seven who survived were treated for smoke inhalation. Those killed included eight teenagers from a group of nine that entered together. The lone survivor of the group was carried to safety by a park employee.