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Fire at EPCOT Causes Brief Evacuation but No Injuries Reported

A fire in a walk-in cooler at EPCOT's France Pavilion led to quick evacuation; no injuries occurred and the park reopened soon after.

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Updated: Mar 23rd, 2025, 4:14 PM ET

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A fire originating from a walk-in cooler backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion forced the evacuation of the 'Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure' ride on Saturday evening. The blaze, which produced a smoke plume visible over Walt Disney World Resort, was quickly extinguished. There were no reported injuries. The pavilion reopened later that evening, with officials investigating the cause of the fire. Eyewitness accounts and social media videos documented the incident, which occurred during the park's International Flower & Garden Festival.

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  • A fire at Walt Disney World's EPCOT was caused by a malfunctioning walk-in cooler and was quickly extinguished with no reported injuries.

  • Guests were safely evacuated from nearby attractions, including 'Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure', and the pavilion reopened shortly after the incident.

  • The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and social media reactions included surprise and concern from visitors.

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