Huge fire breaks out at Disney World’s Epcot theme park forcing visitors to flee new ride as vid shows plumes of smoke

DISNEY'S Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida, has caught fire and sent a huge plume of black smoke into the sky.

The blaze led to the evacuation of the Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride as the fumes raised up near the replica Eiffel Tower.

Smoke billowing over a park with people evacuating.
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Smoke could be seen near the replica Eiffel Tower
Smoke billows over Epcot's World Showcase near the France Pavilion.
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Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride was closed due to the fireCredit: Fox35
Large plume of black smoke over waterfront buildings.
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A plume of black smoke flew into the sky

The fire at Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught alight, a representative from Disney said.

The walk-in cooler was housed behind the France Pavilion in a backstage area.

The pavilion is part of the World Showcase at the resort's Epcot theme park.

The blaze was quickly extinguished, and there were no injuries.

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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.

The pavilion reopened to theme park guests in the early evening.

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride.
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The Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was forced to closeCredit: YouTube

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