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WARWICK, R.I. (AP) -- Authorities are still investigating the cause of a large fire that broke out yesterday at Rocky Point Amusement Park in Warwick.

A blaze struck the abandoned park on Warwick Neck, sending a massive black cloud of smoke and flames into the air.

Its third-largest building-Cliff House-burned to the ground.

Cliff House served as the park's administrative headquarters.

No was injured in the fire.

Rocky Point closed in 1995 after 148 years in operation.

Crews from the state fire marshal's office and local police and fire departments are sifting through the wreckage today to try to find evidence and determine a cause.

Battalion Chief Robert Letourneau says it's not known yet whether vandalism is to blame.

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	Rocky Point Fire Investigation Tuesday, October 17th 2006 Eyewitness News WARWICK, R.I. (AP) -- Authorities are still investigating the cause of a large fire that broke out yesterday at Rocky Point Amusement Park in Warwick. A blaze struck the abandoned park on Warwick Neck, sending a massive black cloud of smoke and flames into the air. Its third-largest building-Cliff House-burned to the ground. Cliff House served as the park's administrative headquarters. No was injured in the fire. Rocky Point closed in 1995 after 148 years in operation. Crews from the state fire marshal's office and local police and fire departments are sifting through the wreckage today to try to find evidence and determine a cause. Battalion Chief Robert Letourneau says it's not known yet whether vandalism is to blame. This article was published by Eyewitness News on Tuesday, October 17th 2006 and NOT owned by nor affiliated with opacity.us, but are recorded here solely for educational use. The photographs featured in the article are randomly selected from the Rocky Point Amusement Park galleries on opacity.us unless noted otherwise; they may not directly relate to the article subject matter except for the site location - any other relation is purely coincidental.