Fire Evacuates EPCOT's France Pavilion, No Injuries Reported

A fire erupted on Saturday at the France Pavilion in Epcot, part of Walt Disney World, reportedly caused by a walk-in cooler in a backstage area. The blaze, which produced a significant smoke plume, led to the evacuation of attractions, including the popular Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride, but there were no reported injuries. Firefighters extinguished the fire quickly, with operations resuming by early evening, although the France Pavilion remains closed to guests as of now. Videos shared on social media captured the incident and the smoke rising above the park. Disney has not yet confirmed the cause of the fire or provided details on when the pavilion will reopen. The incident occurred during Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival, which runs until June 2.