ALTOONA, IOWA (AP) -- Authorities say heavy snow is to blame for triggering a fire that damaged several shops at Adventureland amusement park in Altoona last weekend.
Officials say the weight of the snow on the roof of a building caused part of the roof to collapse, which ripped out electrical wiring that started Saturday's fire.
Altoona Fire Capt. Ryan Young says roof collapse pulled apart the electrical box.
The fire destroyed a building that housed a souvenir store, toy store, bingo parlor, restaurant and other shops.
No injuries were reported.
Park officials expect Adventureland will open on time, the last weekend in April.
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