On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 2:45 PM, St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue responded to a three-alarm commercial structure fire at the CVS Pharmacy located in Dolphin Village on Gulf Boulevard. Multiple neighboring agencies provided mutual aid, including Treasure Island, Tierra Verde, South Pasadena, Gulfport, St. Petersburg, Lealman, and Pinellas Park Fire Departments.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) played a critical role in managing the scene by assisting with the evacuation of surrounding businesses, controlling plaza traffic, and securing the perimeter.
The fire caused extensive damage to the CVS building, including a partial roof collapse.
During overhaul operations, additional hot spot fires ignited in void spaces within the building’s front façade, where there were no clear access points. Fire crews were forced to breach the structure’s exterior using hose line pressure to reach and extinguish the flames.
The fire spread across the façade to adjacent businesses south of CVS within the plaza, resulting in smoke and water damage to multiple units. The fire within the façade was fully extinguished and contained through the collaboration of multiple agencies by approximately 11:30 PM.
Importantly, no injuries were reported among civilians or emergency responders throughout the duration of the incident.
As of 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 14, the scene remains active and under investigation. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. All businesses in the CVS/Publix complex will remain closed today as a precaution and safety measure.