Disney4me Posted Saturday at 11:24 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 11:24 PM On the evening of March 22nd, black smoke was spotted behind EPCOT in Disney World. EPCOT The smoke could be seen from the Disney World Skyliner and from Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. Looking to plan your own Disney vacation? Check out our planning worksheets below! We have FREE insider tips for a stress-free vacation. The smoke appears to be in EPCOT, and based on reports on social media, the smoke quickly rose above the World Showcase. EPCOT has not made any safety announcements, according to a Disney Food Blog reader on Instagram. A fire at EPCOT was seen from The BoardWalk, we currently do not have any further details. pic.twitter.com/ok9WE61CyD — Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) March 22, 2025 A few minutes later, the smoke started to disperse and appeared less dark. EPCOT smoke Some social media users claimed that all buildings in the France Pavilion have been evacuated. It’s starting to clear A social media user on X, formerly Twitter, posted a video showing a fire behind the France Pavilion. Fire at Disney Epcot pic.twitter.com/PRhRSiaVHD — Ryan (@ryanwmsn) March 22, 2025 Local Orlando news outlet WSVN shared a video where the fire could be seen in a backstage area. Guests can be seen exiting the buildings, including the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction. #Breaking – Structure fire at Disney’s EPCOT Park. pic.twitter.com/Rmi3hHFFJt — WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) March 22, 2025 Over in the American Adventure Pavilion, the smoke could be seen above the trees around 7:02 PM. Fire at Disney World Epcot! pic.twitter.com/jNfbElk98O — Ryan McDonald (@RyanJMcDonald) March 22, 2025 At 7:27 PM, the fire was reportedly extinguished. No injuries were reported at the time of writing. Fire has been extinguished. — WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) March 22, 2025 This is not the first time we’ve seen a fire in Disney World. In 2021, a fire was reported in Magic Kingdom. According to DFB reader @Rosieredsara83 on Instagram, Cinderella’s Royal Table was evacuated after a Cast Member reported a fire. Emergency response vehicles were also seen near Cinderella Castle. Emergency vehicles in Magic Kingdom Additionally, in 2022, a fire broke out in EPCOT. Witnesses stated that the incident happened during Harmonious. There were no injuries reported. Harmonious photo from 2022 This is a developing story, so stay tuned for more information. We will continue to update you as we learn more. For more breaking Disney news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our DFB Newsletter below. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post BREAKING: Fire, Black Smoke Seen Rising Behind EPCOT in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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