‘Landmark’ New Smyrna Beach tiki bar damaged by fire

Sarah Wilson
Updated ·1 min read

A tiki bar in New Smyrna Beach was damaged by a fire Thursday morning.

Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.

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The Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association posted information about the fire as well as a photo of the damage to social media.

The tiki bar is located on Flagler Avenue.

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Mayor Fred Cleveland said the bar is a landmark in the community.

“It’s a tough day for New Smyrna,” he said.

Investigators said people last left the bar at 2 a.m. before someone passing by noticed smoke and called 911 around 7 a.m. to report the fire.

“Something bizarre has happened here and fire investigators are going to get to the bottom of it,” Cleveland said.

Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.

Photos: Firefighters battle fire at New Smyrna Beach tiki bar

Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.
Firefighters said the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar was “fully involved” in flames around 7 a.m.

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