NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the New Orleans Fire Department were made aware of a fire at the former Six Flags site in New Orleans East on Saturday, Jan. 18. The NOFD reported that the fire was about 70 feet from the ground and involved 15 feet of roller coaster tracks at the former amusement park that is in the process of being demolished. Winter Storm Watch: Several inches of snow expected across Gulf Coast on Tuesday NOFD officials said while the fire is inaccessible to crews due to the location and its topography, it is not a threat to public safety. According to the NOFD, crews are monitoring the situation as they have received several 911 calls about the fire. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Eagles will host the Commanders in NFC championship game. Chiefs wait on Ravens-Bills winner 5 takeaways from Trump's inauguration eve rally Barkley runs for 78 and 62-yard TDs in the snow and Eagles top Rams 28-22 to head to NFC title game New Orleans doctor warns risk of frostbite, hypothermia ahead of drop in temperature Trump plans barrage of Day 1 executive actions on border, energy, federal workforce