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Guests Criticize Response After Fire Damages Hutchinson Shores Resort

Officials say an electrical short in a room refrigerator likely caused the blaze.

Overview

  • A fire broke out just after midnight Monday in an unoccupied fourth‑floor room at the Jensen Beach resort, and no injuries were reported.
  • Investigators with Martin County Fire Rescue identified a probable electrical short in the room’s refrigerator as the origin.
  • Dozens of guests evacuated, with some moved to the resort’s south tower and others placed in nearby hotels for safety.
  • A visiting family described poor communication during the evacuation and reported water damage in their room, cutting their trip short.
  • Local reports note the incident is contained and under review, and the resort has not issued detailed information on damage or recovery plans.