Media outlets and posts on X reported Saturday evening that a fire had broken out at EPCOT Center behind the French Pavilion.

According to Fox 35, Disney said the incident happened in the afternoon when a walk-in cooler caught fire backstage at the pavilion. Park officials said the fire was extinguished quickly and there were no injuries but smoke was continuing to rise.

According to the website Inside The Magic: “The distinct sound of sirens echoed through the park, sending waves of concern among visitors.”

A message left for the spokesman at the fire department for the Central Florida Tourism District, which provides fire prevention and protection services to the area that includes Disney World and EPCOT, was not immediately returned.

Originally Published: March 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM EDT