Orlando, Florida – A fire erupted at the Epcot theme park within the Walt Disney Resort located in Bay Lake, Florida on a Saturday afternoon. Videos of the fire captured and shared by park visitors quickly circulated on social media platforms. Reports from witnesses indicated that the fire originated behind the France pavilion at the EPCOT theme park, leading to thick columns of white smoke billowing into the air and visible from nearby areas. Subsequently, Disney officials confirmed that the fire began due to a walk-in cooler catching fire, although it was later reported that no injuries occurred as a result. The fire supposedly occurred during the 6:45 p.m. performance by Herman’s Hermits at the Garden Rocks set, with claims that it was extinguished by the end of the concert, prompting the evacuation of the France pavilion. Updates from the Orlando Police Department regarding the incident are still pending. Additionally, visitors at the park noticed significant delays in ride wait times at the EPCOT theme park, while both the France pavilion and the Riley’s ride were temporarily closed. Walt Disney Resort has not issued any statements regarding when the affected areas will resume normal operations.