Caribbean Sunshine Eatery’s outdoor patio catches fire

Winter Garden’s Caribbean Sunshine Eatery outdoor patio caught fire Wednesday, Feb. 25. 

The manager of NYPD Pizza, which is next door to the eatery, said she noticed the fire and called the fire department. 

Winter Garden Fire Department found heavy fire and smoke upon arrival and flames extended towards the main structure, Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Kelly wrote in an email. The units extinguished the fire, and the damage was contained to the outside patio and exterior of the building. 

Kelly said one civilian was transported to AdventHealth Winter Garden. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.