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Brief Plume of Black Smoke Seen Over Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Officials have not confirmed a cause, leaving unclear whether the resort’s ongoing roof refurbishment played any role.

Overview

  • Local emergency dispatch records logged a fire-related call for service at roughly 11:06 a.m., which aligns with social media posts showing smoke on Wednesday.
  • Video and photos posted by guests showed heavy black smoke rising from the resort’s roofline for about one to two minutes with no visible flames.
  • There have been no reported injuries or wide evacuations and eyewitnesses say the smoke dissipated quickly, suggesting the situation was controlled fast.
  • Disney has not issued an official statement on cause, damage, or an investigation and any link to the property’s exterior refurbishment remains unverified.
  • The brief incident drew swift attention because a recent fire at the nearby Dolphin Resort and active construction at Yacht Club have put resort safety under closer public scrutiny and updates from officials will be watched closely.