Fire Near EPCOT’s France Pavillion This Evening 3/22/25

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Fire Near Ratatouille Ride Forces Closure of EPCOT's France Pavilion​

UPDATED 8:50pm ET, March 22, 2025.

A fire broke out at EPCOT in Walt Disney Word close to the France pavilion this evening, March 22, around 7pm. Social media posts showed thick black smoke rising from a backstage area near the Ratatouille show building in the France pavilion. Photo and video via @ryanwmsn via X.

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The fire occurred in a walk-in cooler located backstage, and the fire was extinguished quickly, by approximately 7:15pm. No injuries have been reported. Cast Members quickly cleared all attractions, shops, and restaurants in the area.

At 8:20 pm, A Disney spokesperson told WDWMAGIC that the France pavilion is reopening to guests. My Disney Experience shows Remy's Ratatouille Adventure open as of 8:45pm, but Impressions de France remains closed.

 

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EPCOT's France Pavilion Fully Reopens Following Last Night's Fire


EPCOT's France pavilion is operating normally today, March 23, with all attractions and dining available, including Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.

A fire broke out last night at around 7 pm near the backstage area of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. Photos and videos on social media showed thick black smoke rising near the attraction's show building. The fire originated in a backstage walk-in cooler and was extinguished quickly by approximately 7:15 pm. No injuries were reported.