Fire breaks out at Disney's Animal Kingdom, officials say

A fire broke out at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park during the Festival of the Lion King Show around 4:15 p.m. Monday, according to a Disney representative.The theater was evacuated, WESH 2 News has learned.Smoke was visible and flames were not seen, according to officials.The fire was extinguished by stagehands with fire extinguishers. No damage was reported, but debris was left behind as a result of the incident.The 6 p.m. show was canceled, and officials say it is possible that Tuesday's 10 a.m. performance will likely be canceled.Check back with WESH 2 News for updates.>>Download the WESH 2 News app for iOS and Android

A fire broke out at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park during the Festival of the Lion King Show around 4:15 p.m. Monday, according to a Disney representative.

The theater was evacuated, WESH 2 News has learned.


Smoke was visible and flames were not seen, according to officials.

The fire was extinguished by stagehands with fire extinguishers. No damage was reported, but debris was left behind as a result of the incident.

The 6 p.m. show was canceled, and officials say it is possible that Tuesday's 10 a.m. performance will likely be canceled.

Check back with WESH 2 News for updates.

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