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Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames

Visitors watched on in shock as a giant fire-breathing dragon in California's Disneyland Park burst into flames during a show.

Footage shows Maleficent, a 45ft (13m) dragon, quickly being engulfed in flames, as firefighters try to control the blaze.

It happened during Fantasmic, a live performance featuring gravity-defying water displays, pyrotechnics and Mickey Mouse (usually) saving the day.

No injuries or deaths have been reported, local media and officials said.

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23 April 2023

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