June 4th, 2025
A three-alarm fire at a CVS store in Florida broke out on May 13th at the Dolphin Village shopping center in St. Pete, Florida. The fire crew fought for hours to extinguish the fire, only to have it reignite and spread to several other businesses in the strip mall, including Publix, as well as the adjacent AT&T and UPS. Rescuers worked through the night to ensure that all hotspots were completely extinguished.
The fire at this CVS store in Florida remains under investigation, but it is speculated that the fire started near a store display inside the CVS. It was reported that an employee witnessed smoke coming from the display. Despite the extensive damage that occurred, no injuries were reported, and all four individuals exited safely. It was later confirmed that CVS had failed several prior fire inspections, including one with an inadequately designed sprinkler system, which may have contributed to the spread of the blaze. The damage to the business has caused a significant impact on the community and business owners. Some companies had recently reopened after recovering from the damage caused by a recent hurricane. Most stores are considered total losses and will not open anytime soon.
How Risk Logic Can Help
Risk Logic can help prevent out-of-control fires. Our engineers will inspect your sprinkler systems and building to ensure that your property is adequately protected in the event of a fire. A property loss prevention inspection can help prevent fires. We offer Property Lite inspections for commercial buildings, such as strip malls like this one. Our consultants can survey any size commercial property. Please contact us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
