FIRE CREWS EXTINGUISH TRF FIRE
A fire in the Texas Renaissance Festival's Tuscany Village was contained without injury Tuesday, Nov. 23. The Festival will still be open to the public this weekend, Nov. 26-28. Examiner photos by Ana Casino
TODD MISSION – A structure fire at the Texas Renaissance Festival damaged a structure in the “Kingdom of Tuscany” (formerly Italian Village), very early Tuesday morning, Nov. 23.
At approximately midnight TRF security reported the fire. Todd Mission Police and Fire Departments along with Plantersville and Magnolia Fire Departments and the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office responded and began containing the fire. No injuries were reported.
Texas Renaissance Festival issued a press release stating The Festival will be open as scheduled for the final weekend of the year, Friday, Nov. 26 - Sunday, Nov. 28.
Official TRF Press Release
The Texas Renaissance Festival can confirm there was a fire in a kitchen in the “Kingdom of Tuscany” (formerly known as the Italian Village) around midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Todd Mission Police Department and Fire Department were on scene as soon as it was reported by Texas Renaissance Festival security. The authorities responded within 15 minutes and were able to quickly contain the fire. The kitchen sustained significant damage and no one, including animals, were injured. At this time, we suspect an electric transformer blew and caused a fire in the area which was exacerbated by a propane tank nearby.
This incident will not impact the Celtic Christmas festivities this weekend and we are looking forward to festivalgoers experiencing the magic of the festival’s interactive experiences and attractions before the Kingdom gates close. We will have an update regarding availability of food within the “Kingdom of Tuscany” by Friday, Nov. 26 when we open.
The 47th annual Texas Renaissance Festival season concludes with a three-day Celtic Christmas celebration this Friday, Nov. 26 – Sunday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Father Christmas, Mother Christmas, and all the Christmas elves welcome adults and children of all ages for the festival’s final celebration of the coming Yule-tide season. Celtic Christmas transforms the kingdom into a winter wonderland, filling the lanes with holiday music, cheer, and a chance to meet Father Christmas as he visits from the North Pole to listen to final holiday wishes! For more information regarding the festival’s daily enchantment, please visit www.texrenfest.com.
Attribute Statement: Cory Brock, Texas Renaissance Festival, Marketing Director.