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John Kasich has ordered all rides at the fair shut down until they can be inspected again. Some of them were approved during the day. A company providing rides at the Ohio State Fair this year describes the Fire Ball as an aggressive thrill ride. Vartorella told reporters, "My grandchildren ride this equipment." He said that the inspectors "don't rush" through the checks and that the fair opened for business Wednesday without 11 rides that hadn't passed inspections. Dramatic video was captured by an eyewitness that shows the ride swinging back and forth like a pendulum and spinning in the air when it crashes into something and part of the ride flies off. Michael Vartorella, who is in charge of inspectors for the state Department of Agriculture, which is responsible for safety checks, said the Fire Ball and all the rides had been inspected several times before being certified to operate. Video posted online appears to show part of the Fire Ball ride detaching before people drop out of their seats to the ground. One person was killed and seven others injured, including three critically, Wednesday evening when they were ejected from a ride at the Ohio State Fair. The Indiana State Fair announced it cancelled the Fire Ball ride after a deadly accident in Ohio Wednesday. One person was killed, and three were critically injured.
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People watch as authorities respond after part of the Fire Ball ride broke off while in motion Wednesday night at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio.