Article: Universal Studios Hollywood builds new sets after fire

LOS ANGELES -- Visitors touring Universal Studios Hollywood next summer will get to see the new movie sets that are now being built to replace fire-damaged locations.

Roofers using a blowtorch accidentally started the fire June 1. The blaze also destroyed the King Kong attraction and a video vault.

The new sets will be seen by Universal theme park visitors taking the tram for the Studio Tour, as well as by guests on Universal's behind-the-scenes V.I.P. Experience tour, which offers a more in-depth look at productions and locations.

Universal is also introducing hi-definition, flat-screen monitors by late spring on all of its Studio Tour trams. The trams stop at locations used to film ...

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