A cigarette reportedly sparked a fire that has closed the patio at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Crystal City.
The fire was reported last night around 10:30 p.m. The fire department quickly arrived on scene and extinguished the flames, which scorched parts of the patio and its awning, owner Freddie Lutz told ARLnow.com.
Patrons were evacuated during the fire and no injuries were reported.
The bar, located at 555 23rd Street S., expects to open as usual at 4 p.m. today, though the patio will remain closed indefinitely, pending repairs, Lutz said.
Units on scene 500 blk 23rd St S. for structure fire. Small fire mostly put out. Response being reduced. #breaking: pic.twitter.com/BqDP8mz4kh
— Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) October 5, 2017
