EPCOT Fire Quickly Managed During Festival

A fire erupted at Walt Disney World's EPCOT park in the France Pavilion's backstage area on Saturday evening, caused by a walk-in cooler. The fire, which began around 7 p.m., produced thick black smoke visible throughout the park and prompted the evacuation of 'Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure' ride and a nearby café. The blaze was quickly extinguished within 30 minutes by emergency services, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but the pavilion was reopened to guests by the evening. Videos and photos of the incident rapidly circulated on social media, capturing the dramatic smoke against the park's skyline. Despite the disruption, park operations returned to normal soon after the incident was resolved.