According to Twitter reports, the explosion came from a trash can in Toontown; an evacuation is underway.
Something went BOOM in Toontown at Disneyland and now they're evacuating. #Disneyland pic.twitter.com/in5FadUu3i
— Allen Wolf (@theallenwolf) May 29, 2013
Fire crews are reportedly on the scene:
#Breaking: Explosion in Trash Can Reported at Toontown in Disneyland. Fire Crews on Scene.
— KTLA (@KTLA) May 29, 2013
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Update, 9:10 pm ET:
It’s still early, but at this point we do not see any reports of injuries.
#Disneyland evacuation seems orderly, no panic nor injuries reported. "Explosion" may be too strong of a word to describe event.
— Bob Owens (@bob_owens) May 29, 2013
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Update, 9:12 pm ET:
Nothing about the incident on Disneyland’s Twitter feed as yet.
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Update, 9:18 pm ET:
Via L.A. Times reporter Andrew Blankstein, the explosion may have been caused by dry ice in a plastic bottle:
Breaking: Explosion at Disneyland. Police tell us it appeared to involve dry ice. Post soon @LANow http://t.co/OluaZmcbxs
— robert lopez (@LAJourno) May 29, 2013
Wikipedia has an entry on a “dry ice bomb” here.
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Update, 10:12 pm ET:
Disney has released an official statement via Twitter confirming that there were no injuries and that the area was evacuated “in an abundance of caution.”
This afternoon, a small bang was heard in a trash can at Mickey's Toontown. In an abundance of caution, the area was evacuated. (1/2)
— Disneyland Resort (@Disneyland) May 29, 2013
There were no injuries and no reported damage. We are working with local authorities who are now on-site and reviewing. (2/2)
— Disneyland Resort (@Disneyland) May 29, 2013
After an investigation by authorities, the park has given the all-clear.
UPDATE: Review is complete. Mickey's Toontown has been deemed "all clear" by local authorities. Guests are welcomed to return.
— Disneyland Resort (@Disneyland) May 29, 2013
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