CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard Universal Orlando Resort has appeared to be turning a corner when it comes to dealing with running theme parks during a pandemic. And then things had to go and literally catch fire. It's being reported that a small fire broke out this morning at an area of Universal's Islands of Adventure. Visitors to the park today saw black smoke rising form the segment of Toon Lagoon that houses the water ride Popeye and Blutoâs Bilge-Rat Barges. At this point, it's unclear what was the cause or how much damage has been done. First reported by Universal Parks News Today, the fire was apparently localized to the Popeye and Blutoâs Bilge-Rat Barges attraction. The good news there is that the ride, and much of the surrounding area, had been recently closed down for a significant ride refurbishment, so there were no guests and likely limited staff in the area. It's unclear if the fire is related to the work that was being done, but that certainly seems plausible. The black smoke was reportedly gone fairly quickly so it seems that whatever caused the fire was brought under control quickly.