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Officials said an electrical source sparked the blaze at Playland s Castaway Cove on January 30. The arcade, offices, and the famous pirate ship on the roof were damaged, but fortunately, many of the rides were untouched. Brian Hartley, vice president of Playland s Castaway Cove, tells Action News that patrons can expect about 20 rides to be operational in the coming weeks. We have 32 total rides, and I would say for the opening weekend we ll probably have approximately 20. And hopefully Easter weekend, 22 to 23 rides, said Hartley. There will be a separate entrance until the demolition is complete. Patrons will enter in the middle of the block between 10th and 11th Street near what the amusement park calls its back ticket booth. A boardwalk entryway will be built hopefully by the summer. ....