Squirrel narrowly escapes death at fiery Disney attraction

A squirrel had a near-death experience as it got too close to a fiery volcanic attraction at a Disney resort in Florida, prompting panic amongst tourist who witnessed the spectacle.

Footage from early July shows the critter at the Disney Springs Rainforest Cafe with a visibly singed tail as the attraction shot out flames.

It gripped onto rocks as onlookers screamed and urged it to get out.

Despite almost being scorched by the flames, the critter got out alive, witness Griselda Franco said.