Disneyland Resort Fire Alert Today: A fire ignited a non-residential structure close to Disneyland in Anaheim Thursday night leading to clouds of smoke in areas nearby and a lot of concern by guests staying at the resort.
Emergency response teams quickly responded after receiving multiple calls reporting a fire located on Calle Del Solomon or Calle Del Solar and very close to the Disneyland Resort.
Disneyland Resort Fire Alert: Smoke Sparks Concern Among Visitors
Guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel stated that they could smell the smoke with the most pungent were present around the pool area and outside. Many guests joined in on social media posting video and text updates leading to speculation that the resort would be evacuated. Safety and Park Operations have assured all guests in that resort area that all necessary safety protocols are being met and current park operations are continuing unchanged.
Disneyland Resort Fire Alert: Fire Contained to Single Residence
In later reports from authorities, the original structure was found to have been a fire started at a residence on Calle Del Solomon. Fire crews quickly contained the fire and were able to keep it from spreading to any other nearby commercial and tourism or residential areas where early reports indicate that no injuries were sustained as a result of the fire and only the residential unit was damaged.
Disneyland Resort Fire Alert: Previous Hazmat Incident Adds to Concerns
The recent fire at Disneyland Resort was connected to a previous hazardous materials incident that occurred near Star Tours when construction materials created a chemical reaction resulting in an off-putting backstage. Five cast members required medical transport after experiencing dizziness and difficulty breathing, all were discharged later that day and no park guests were impacted by this event.
Disneyland Resort Fire Alert: Fire Risks Near Crowded Tourist Areas
As a large attraction hosting tens of thousands of guests and fire incidents at Disneyland are of great concern to safety professionals. Emergency response personnel perform continuous monitoring of air quality and crowd flow and they also assist with making sure that all are evacuated safely if needed. Timely responses are essential to minimize disruption due to a fire and avoid mass panic.
Disneyland Resort Fire Alert: Situation Remains Under Monitoring
Authorities have confirmed that operations at Disneyland Resort were not interrupted because of this incident and emergency personnel remained on site monitoring air quality until operations resumed normal operation. Although there was some concern over this incident, officials have stated unequivocally that there is no risk to any guest, employee or facility at Disneyland Resort.
Disclaimer: This report is based on initial emergency updates. Details may change as authorities release further information on the Anaheim fire incident.