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Japan's Super Nintendo World, located at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, looks like a place where dreams are made. It boasts an assortment of glorious Nintendo-themed decorations, a couple of rides, more merch than you could ever afford and more, but it's sure had its problems, too.

Things didn't get off to the best of starts when, just after a single month of being open, the park was forced to close due to a significant spike in COVID-19 cases in the area. In the summer, a large Goomba tower decoration fell down, sparking an investigation to ensure visitor safety. And now, a fire has broken out at one of the park's rides – thankfully, no one has been harmed.

As reported by FNN, the fire was spotted by one of the park's employees late on 23rd November after all park visitors had already left for the day. The staff member called Japan's emergency services, reporting a fire in the ceiling of the indoor section of the Yoshi's Adventure ride.

With investigations into the cause of the fire taking place, the park shut its doors to the public today, 24th November – Universal Studios Japan notes that the park will reopen tomorrow, 25th November, but that the Yoshi ride will remain closed.

It was recently confirmed that the park will soon be treated to a Donkey Kong-themed expansion, offering visitors more to see and do when they head on over for a visit.

Here's hoping they can find the cause of the fire and prevent any similar events happening in the future. Before you ask, Bowser isn't thought to be a suspect.

[source fnn.jp, via soranews24.com]