Early reports that a studio light exploded and caught a curtain on fire have been ruled out since all the light bulbs were still intact. Officials now think an electrical outlet in the studio caught fire. The fire quickly spread and also did damage to the facility from both smoke & water damage.
This all occurred just prior to the beginning of their 11 pm newscast...which did not air. Most viewers saw either black or color bars for several hours before the station could resume any sort of programming around 2 am.
To read and watch video about the fire - ironically reported by former WKYC staffer (now WABC) early morning reporter/fill-in anchor Lisa Colagrassi, visit the WABC-TV website: Click Here.
