Fire Destroys Popular Brandon Halloween Attraction

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Firefighters from Brandon and Pearl responded to a blaze at one of the City of Brandon’s well-known Halloween attractions, The Dark Zone Haunted House, around 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The incident took place on Woodgate Drive.

The Dark Zone, a key player in the community, has been a significant source of fundraising for the Exchange Club of Crossgates, which supports various local organizations, including child abuse prevention centers. Tony Cox, a board member of the Exchange Club, expressed his deep disappointment over the fire's impact. “This is devastating. The funds raised by The Dark Zone were crucial for our charitable efforts. Without these contributions, our ability to support these vital services will be severely impacted,” Cox said.

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A statement posted on The Dark Zone’s Facebook page confirmed that the attraction has sustained total damage. “Please keep the Brandon Fire Department and all responding units in your thoughts as they work tirelessly. We will return, but need time to process and rebuild,” the statement read.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.