A fire has broken out at Disney's Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida, causing a huge evacuation of the area as thick black smoke is seen billowing into the sky

Guests were forced to evacuate Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, a ride at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park in Orlando, Fla., after a fire broke out amid the busy spring break season on Saturday, March 22.

The walk-in cooler behind the France Pavilion caught fire in a backstage area. The pavilion is part of the World Showcase at the resort’s Epcot theme park. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. The official said it was quickly put out by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District fire department.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A fire erupted at the EPCOT theme park located within Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando on Saturday, Disney officials confirmed. Visitors at the park shared videos on social media showing the thick smoke rising from the France Pavilion. Guests were evacuated from the area.

A fire broke out at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT park on Saturday, forcing visitors to evacuate from the  “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” ride, according to reports.

A fire erupted at Disney's Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida, leading to a massive evacuation. The fire, which originated in the France Pavilion of Epcot, sent plumes of black smoke into the sky.

Featuring five immersive lands, Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park - the first major park of its kind in Orlando since Universal Islands of Adventure opened in May 1999

A fire broke out at the EPCOT theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake on Saturday, Disney officials confirmed. Visitors at the park shared videos on social media showing the thick smoke rising from the France Pavilion. Guests were evacuated from the area.