A 45ft-tall Disneyland dragon caught fire during a show in Anaheim, California
By M R G
The fire caused those in attendance to flee but no injuries or deaths were reported
Elaine Gilmer witnessed the dragon's head glowing and smoke coming out before it caught fire.
Video footage showed the dragon engulfed in flames
Cast members were evacuated from Tom Sawyer Island where the "Fantasmic" show was staged.
The Anaheim fire department reported that no injuries were reported
The cause of the fire was being investigated
The extent of the fire damage was not immediately known
Guests were informed through a loudspeaker that the performance could not continue due to unforeseen circumstances
Tom Sawyer Island has been part of Disneyland since 1956 and allows fans to enter the world of one of Mark Twain's main characters
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