Fire at Disney’s Epcot Park in Florida Sends Crowds Fleeing

A fire erupted at Disney's Epcot theme park in Florida on Saturday, causing panic among visitors. The incident, which occurred behind the France Pavilion, led to immediate evacuations as smoke filled the air. According to reports from multiple sources, the fire was quickly contained by the park's emergency response teams, and no injuries were reported.

The fire's cause remains under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest it may have started in a utility area. This incident marks a rare disruption at one of Disney's flagship parks, known for its stringent safety protocols. Visitors took to social media to share videos and photos of the smoke plumes rising above the park, expressing relief that the situation was managed without harm.

Disney officials have not yet released an official statement on the incident but are expected to provide updates as the investigation continues. The swift action of the park's staff has been commended by guests, highlighting the effectiveness of Disney's emergency preparedness measures.

• Disney
• Epcot
• Florida
• France Pavilion

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A smoke plume that towered over the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Saturday was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire, a representative from Disney said. The blaze was quickly extinguished, and there were no injuries.

Where was the fire in Epcot?

A fire broke out at Disney's Epcot theme park on Saturday night, but no one was hurt. Disney officials say a walk-in cooler backstage in the France Pavilion caught on fire. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to that area. That section of the park has reopened.

Why is Epcot on fire?

Walk-in cooler fire causes smoke plume above France Pavilion at Disney World's Epcot park. ORLANDO, Fla. — A smoke plume that towered over Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire, a representative from Disney said.