A fire broke out Saturday afternoon backstage at the France Pavilion in Walt Disney World‘s popular EPCOT theme park, according to Disney officials who confirmed the incident with FOX 35 News. Authorities stated that no one was injured in the blaze.
The fire reportedly began when a walk-in cooler caught fire behind the scenes of the French-themed pavilion. Disney officials confirmed to FOX that the fire was quickly extinguished, though videos circulating on social media show smoke continuing to rise from the area.
The incident occurred during a busy period at the park, as guests flock to EPCOT for Spring Break and the International Flower & Garden Festival, which runs through June 2.
It remains unclear what time the fire started and the extent of the blaze, but authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
EPCOT is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort, which is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Orlando, Florida. The France Pavilion is part of EPCOT’s World Showcase and is situated between the Morocco and United Kingdom pavilions.
