Biltmore Pool Bar Destroyed By Fire

The gazebo was destroyed during a pre-dawn fire at the Belleview Biltmore’s Bay Breeze pool bar on October 28th. There were no injuries and the fire was put out in about 10 minutes and did not spread to other buildings. According to Belleair Bluffs fire department, a condo resident across the street from the Biltmore reported hearing an explosion and called 911 around 4 a.m. The fire was located at the gazebo pool bar, which is detached from the historic hotel. the fire appears to be “electrically related” and originated in an electrical inverter box under the cash register area of the bar. week or two. The loss from the damage is estimated to be around $50,000 and there are plans to rebuild.