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Update: Sacramento's West Wind drive-in reopens after fire

The city's drive-in movie theater severely damaged by a fire over the weekend announced on Friday it has reopened less than a week after temporarily shutting down.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jan. 28 Update:

The Sacramento's West Wind drive-in recently announced it has reopened for business— but with some temporary limitations.

In a message sent out to customers, the theaters were reopened though the Limited West Wind concessions are only available for cash purchase.

Select food trucks will also be provided by the catering service Food In The Hood, according to Sacramento West Wind and the catering service itself.

Original story:

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a fire at Sacramento's drive-in movie theater on Oates Drive Sunday morning.

The Sacramento drive-in said on Facebook it would be temporarily closed and people who purchased tickets for upcoming shows will be contacted for refunds.

A video posted by Sacramento Metro Fire District shows dark smoke pouring out of the main building that includes the snack bar, the office and the projection room. The cause of the fire is not known at this time

No injuries have been reported.

Credit: Sacramento Metropolitan Fire

 

"This theater is a staple within the Sacramento region, and a childhood memory for most within our community. We’re excited to report that after speaking with the theater management, they plan to quickly reopen!" Sacramento Metro Fire District said in a Facebook post.

Be sure to sign up to our email list for updates. If you had purchased tickets for an upcoming show, we will be contacting you for refunds. We hope to see you all again soon! 🎥🚗

Posted by West Wind Drive-In and Public Market on Sunday, January 23, 2022

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said all eight projectors appeared to be saved, which cost about $150,000 each.

Watch Sacramento Metropolitan firefighters fight the flames.

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