Smoke and Fire Leave Local Businesses Reeling | Tampa News

A devastating fire ripped through four businesses on South Westshore Boulevard, with Anna Lucia Events losing everything to a suspected faulty wire. Neighbors Wise Women Fitness and Salon T Mackay suffered severe smoke damage, forcing them to pause operations months after hurricane recovery. While Anna Lucia can still work remotely, the fitness center’s owner fears losing her vital community space for older women. Fire officials haven’t confirmed the cause, but locals are rallying to help find temporary spots and ease financial strain as repairs stretch over six months — all while crediting the quick-thinking salon owner who called 911 and saved the building. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0b8cf345b29c57f