The Washington Post, September 7th, 1987
Universal Studios opened its gates to tourists Saturday as investigators sought the cause of a suspicious fire that destroyed a block of old movie sets valued at $2.5 million. Arson investigators were on the scene, said Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy Pete Fosselman. Detectives also were investigating a bomb threat made shortly before the fire erupted Friday night. No injuries were reported, but about 200 people watching a taping of a new television series were evacuated along with 75 studio employes. Arson "is a possibility," said Assistant Fire Chief Ray Shackleford. Officials said firef...
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