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A HUGE fire broke out at Disney World's Epcot theme park, sending 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 flew high 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

Stunned crowds at the theme park in Orlando, Florida, stood in shock around the faux Parisian neighbourhood as their magical day was interrupted by serious danger.

It came as thousands of families flocked to Walt Disney World to enjoy Spring Break, as well as Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival.

Fire engines rushed to the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze.

A spokesperson from Disney said the blaze on Saturday at Walt Disney World Resort happened in a walk-in cooler.

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

France Pavilion is part of the World Showcase at the resort's Epcot theme park.

There were no injuries, but the cause of the fire was not immediately known.

A local official said the fire 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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