by WKRC
Sun, March 23rd 2025 at 10:14 AM
A large fire at Disney World’s EPCOT park sent a tower of smoke billowing into the air and forced one ride to evacuate. (WSVN via CNN Newsource)
ORLANDO, Fla. (WKRC) – A large fire at Disney World’s EPCOT park sent a tower of smoke billowing into the air and forced one ride to evacuate.
According to information from Walt Disney World obtained by local outlet Fox 35, officials said that the fire started at around 7 p.m. in the backstage employees-only area behind the France Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase.
Emergency responders extinguished the fire very quickly, and officials reported the fire was out by 7:20 p.m.
Only one ride had to be evacuated, “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure,” with guests being moved to a nearby backstage area where it was safe.
Officials reportedly told the outlet that the fire started, ironically, in a walk-in cooler.
There were no injuries reported.
