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Fire at EPCOT's France Pavilion Extinguished Without Injuries

A backstage cooler ignited the blaze, prompting evacuations and temporarily closing a popular ride.

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A fire has broken out at EPCOT, a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida.

Overview

  • The fire broke out on March 22, 2025, in a backstage area of EPCOT's France pavilion due to a walk-in cooler catching fire.
  • Emergency responders quickly extinguished the fire by 7:20 PM local time, and no injuries or structural damage were reported.
  • Guests were evacuated from the Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride, which remains closed as of March 23.
  • The French Pavilion reopened to guests before the park's scheduled closing time the same evening.
  • The incident occurred during a busy season, coinciding with Spring Break and EPCOT's International Flower & Garden Festival, drawing significant public attention.