GASTONIA, N.C. — Lanterns released into the sky during the Lantern Fest at the Carolina Speedway Saturday night lit a nearby tower on fire, officials said.
CELLPHONE VIDEO: Tower catches fire at Lantern Fest in Gastonia
Firefighters responded to the scene in Gastonia to extinguish the fire near the top of the tower.
VIEWER PHOTOS: Tower catches fire at Lantern Festival in Gastonia
Witnesses said the fire was out at about 9:20 p.m.
Officials said no injuries have been recorded.
"At the Lantern Fest, thousands of revelers join together armed with lanterns for one unforgettable spectacle," according to the Lantern Fest's website.
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