Disney Releases Statement about the Fire in Magic Kingdom

Several fire trucks rushed down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom this evening towards Cinderella Castle. So what happened to prompt this emergency response? Here’s what we know so far and what Disney had to say about the incident.

Help is on the way

According to Orange County Sherriff’s Office, a call came in reporting a fire on Magic Kingdom Drive at 6:24 pm on December 14, 2021.

Reports then began circulating on social media that several fire trucks were making their way down Main Street, U.S.A. towards Cinderella Castle.

According to social media reports, the side doors where the parade comes out opened. Horns were blowing and lights were on. Cast Members rushed to clear Main Street. A fire truck and two ambulances came rushing down towards the castle and headed off to the left side.

Check out Twitter user @CameronYeager‘s video of the fire trucks making their way down Main Street.

https://twitter.com/CameronYeager/status/1470907209685028865?s=20

Fire in Cinderella Castle?

Reports then began surfacing that fire alarms were going off in Cindrella’s Royal Table and the entire Castle was being evacuated.

Twitter user @WDWCrane shared this video of Guests being evacuated from Cinderella Castle and shares it may have been a fire in the kitchen.

Looking pretty darn conclusive that it was a fire at Cinderella's Royal Table. Beyond that would likely be almost entirely speculation as to cause and extend of damage. We'll have to see if they open tomorrow as a first metric of damage. pic.twitter.com/2sxchDpjZj
— WDW Crane (@WdwCrane) December 15, 2021

Disney’s Statement

Disney has released a statement on the fire.

There was a small fire in Magic Kingdom. The fire was quickly extinguished by fire extinguishers. No one was hurt.
Disney

Update: The fire was put out by a single fire extinguisher. I'm still trying to confirm the exact location and other details – will update this thread when I can get more info. confirmed.
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) December 15, 2021

Disney made no mention of the fire trucks or ambulances that were called in for the fire or whether or not they were needed to help put the fire out. Disney’s statement also leaves out the location of the fire or the extent of any damage.

Update: According to the Orlando Sentinel, Jon Shirey, President of the Reedy Creek Firefighters Association, shared the fire was called in as an electrical fire on a junction box outside Cinderella Castle.

When firefighters arrived, a tree was seen on fire next to Cinderella Castle. Firefighters stated it appeared a firework may have caught the tree on fire, but the true cause is still pending investigation.

At the time of this incident, there were no fireworks shows.