Pullman City Determined to Rebuild after Major Fire
Die Music Dance Hall – als einer der zentralen Veranstaltungspunkte in Pullman City – soll wiederaufgebaut werden.
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(eap) After a devastating fire early on Sunday morning almost a third (according to initial findings) of the wonderful Mainstreet at the Pullman City western-style amusement park in Bavaria fell victim to the flames – including the large Music Hall, which regularly hosted major music and line dance events – the responsible authorities are now investigating the cause of the fire.
It is certain that the 180 or so hotel guests who were on the premises on the night of the fire were evacuated in a controlled manner and no one was harmed. Fortunately, the horse stables and the indoor riding arena were also spared and the animals are doing well. The “Western Town” in the East Bavarian forest, which usually attracts some 400,000 visitors a year, was in the middle of its winter opening period, which is also very popular with guests. Claus Six, Managing Director of the theme park, expressed his sadness and shock after the park resembled a debris field at the end of the extinguishing work. At the same time, he’s looking ahead: “We are currently cleaning up and looking to the future. We can’t bury our heads in the sand. We’ve survived Covid – we’ll get through this, too.” The extent of the financial damage is not yet clear, but it is estimated to be several million euros.
Pullman City’s goal is to resume operations at the end of March or beginning of April at the latest. According to Claus Six, the entire western town with its main street should be reconstructed by autumn this year and exude its typical flair. All previously planned events such as the US car festival with historic cars, the Karl May weekend and the Harley gathering should also take place. “We are experiencing incredible solidarity from our entire community, and the team spirit among our employees is impressive. We are determined that everything will continue by the beginning of April at the latest – to make this possible, everyone is now actively helping out,” emphasizes Daniela Riedl, Marketing Manager at Pullman City, to EAP. The planned construction work for the development of a seven-hectare site, on which an animal park, a climbing park, new playgrounds, a wellness area and around 40 employee accommodation units are to be built, should also not be affected by the consequences of the fire – Pullman City is looking ahead. ■
