Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade trailers destroyed in Hudson County fire

Seven celebrity trailers got destroyed by the fire. The trailers were built for the upcoming Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The fire broke out on November 21.

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A blazing fire at a facility in Hudson County on November 21 has destroyed many trailers built for the upcoming Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Firefighters were battling hard to extinguish the fire at Royal Buses, a company that buys used buses and motor homes and refurbishes them into mobile studios. These studios serve as celebrity trailers.

Chrisel Flores, a booking agent for Royal Buses, stated that the company makes production trailers for television and movies. Flores said these trailers are where celebrities come for makeup before performing at events. She stated Royal Buses provide trailers for "everything," like the Times Square ball drop, the Macy's day parade, and other events.

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She added that Royal Buses had been in business for over 13 years. According to Flores, the fire was discovered by the company's groundskeeper, who came to work around 6:00 am. However, no injuries took place during the incident. Flores noted that seven trailers were destroyed in the fire. She said all seven trailers were intended to be used at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. As per Flores, the company has a second location in the tri-state area, from where additional backup buses will be roped in to replace the trailers destroyed in the fire. She added that Royal Buses' backup trailers "are scattered" throughout New Jersey and New York. As per Flores, what caused the fire is yet to be ascertained.

FAQ:

  1. What is Royal Buses?
    Royal Buses is a company that makes celebrity trailers.
  2. How many trailers were destroyed in the fire?
    Seven trailers were destroyed in the fire.
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