Wildfires raging in Anaheim Hills, California, turned the skies over Disneyland an ominous shade of orange on Monday.
Some 1,000 firefighters are battling the Canyon Fire 2, which has burned about 6,000 acres and destroyed at least 24 structures, Anaheim Fire & Rescue said. According to the Los Angeles Times, 5,000 homes were also evacuated.
The Canyon Fire 2 is one of several wildfires burning in California, including a massive blaze running through wine country.
The Anaheim fire, which was just 5 percent contained as of Monday night, is burning just 10 miles from Disneyland, and Monday’s winds made the Happiest Place On Earth appear to be one of the eeriest. Visitors posted images on social media that made Disneyland and its sister park, Disney California Adventure, look like they were operating during the apocalypse:
My view of the #AnaheimHills fire from #Disneyland. If you're near or in the area stay safe and be alert! pic.twitter.com/wrCrS6I7PM
— Nikki Naik (@nrnaik20) October 9, 2017
there's a fire near Disneyland wtfff pic.twitter.com/HbbI6R7Loj
— ram (@_ramiroalvarez_) October 9, 2017
An eerie sky over #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy ride @Disneyland. Will they evacuate us for this fire I wonder?.. pic.twitter.com/fp0x9uMfFt
— Tia Carrere (@TiaCarrere) October 9, 2017
The view from Disneyland of the #anaheimhills fire. pic.twitter.com/S7adGlzxU5
— Terry Scanlon (@terryscanlon) October 9, 2017
Wildfires getting closer. The smoke makes for a spooky looking day @DisneyParks @Disneyland #disneylandfire pic.twitter.com/Zj7SYZL0ll
— Jay larson (@jaylarsondpm) October 9, 2017
Smoke from #anaheimhills fire as seen from #Disneyland. Pic via pic.twitter.com/t9vweF4cJG
— Dan News (@dannews) October 9, 2017
Forest fires causing the sky at Disneyland and DCA to be filled with smoke. Ash raining from the sky. pic.twitter.com/oWWZPOTnx4
— Taylor Strickland (@WTStrick) October 9, 2017
There was a fire near Disneyland today and the sky looked eerie 🔥👀 pic.twitter.com/b6osPgl1ks
— Margarita (@ritaontherockss) October 10, 2017
Smoky skies over #Disneyland #fire pic.twitter.com/rLoRr1lF2G
— Tianna M. (@TMac80) October 9, 2017
#canyonfire2 #anaheimhills fire from Dumbo ride @ Disneyland. pic.twitter.com/GTNBzY0w7G
— elizabeth! (@egracescanlon) October 9, 2017
Families are pushing thru, but asthmatic cast members have called it quits, leaving some things short-handed. #Disneyland #anaheimhillsfire pic.twitter.com/OTCgF95YbS
— Jason Cochran (@JasCochran) October 9, 2017
#News via #FOXNEWS "Southern California fire shrouds Disneyland Anaheim in dramatic, smoky skies" | https://t.co/E1KBDuMcVG pic.twitter.com/14A61ukxbH
— Jorge Luis Lopez Esq (@lopezgovlaw) October 10, 2017
Smoke and ash from nearby brushfire gives Disneyland an ominous look https://t.co/OPNDhJBpAD #sanfrancisco pic.twitter.com/PJL76vowZb
— San Francisco News (@SFnewsnow) October 9, 2017
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