BREAKING NEWS Fire at Disneys Epcot park in Florida sends crowds fleeing

A fire broke out at Disneys Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida on Saturday afternoon sending crowds fleeing in panic. 

Thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky backstage at the parks French Pavilion.

Authorities say the incident happened when a walk-in cooler suddenly caught fire and led to the evacuation of the Remys Ratatouille Adventure ride.

The fire took place during Spring Break, one of the busiest few weeks of the year.

Disney say the fire was extinguished shortly afterwards but social media has several videos showing smoke rising into the sky.

Authorities said no one was injured in the fire. 

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Thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky backstage at the parks French Pavilion

A fire broke out at Disneys Epcot theme park on Saturday afternoon sending crowds fleeing in panic