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A fire broke out at the loading station of "it's a small world" in Magic Kingdom on July 1, prompting cast members to deploy fire extinguishers and evacuate guests from the attraction. Smoke engulfed the loading area, forcing the iconic ride's temporary closure. Disney World confirmed that a guest started the fire, with officials later revealing the specific cause of the incident during follow-up reporting on July 3.