Fire breaks out at New Smyrna Beach ice plant

A fire at a New Smyrna Beach industrial site destroyed five semi-trucks Sunday night, drawing firefighters to the Reddy Ice plant off Industrial Drive. According to reports from the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department, crews were called after witnesses reported both a fire and explosions at the property.

The blaze happened at about 9 p.m. on April 19. By the time firefighters got the fire under control, five tractor-trailers had been heavily damaged. Officials said no buildings were involved in the fire, which helped keep the incident from becoming even more serious.

No injuries reported, cause still under investigation

Authorities said there were no injuries connected to the fire. Firefighters from New Smyrna Beach were assisted by Volusia County Fire Rescue in extinguishing the blaze, according to the published reports. The cause had not been determined as of Monday, and the incident remains under investigation.

For Edgewater readers, the incident is notable because New Smyrna Beach’s industrial corridor is part of the same broader South Volusia economic area. Fires involving commercial vehicles can affect nearby freight movement, business operations and emergency response resources across neighboring communities.

Why Edgewater residents may care

While the fire happened outside Edgewater city limits, New Smyrna Beach is a close neighbor and many Edgewater residents travel there regularly for work, deliveries and services. Industrial Park and surrounding business areas are tied into the same regional road network used by drivers from Edgewater and beyond.

The report did not indicate any road closures, evacuations or public hazard extending beyond the property. Still, the mention of explosions and multiple burning trucks underscores the scale of the incident and the potential danger first responders faced Sunday night.

What to watch next

Residents should expect more information once investigators determine how the fire started. If officials release findings about equipment failure, fuel involvement or other safety concerns, that could be relevant to businesses and drivers throughout South Volusia.

For now, the key facts are clear: five semis were destroyed, no one was hurt, and firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to nearby structures. That quick containment likely spared the business and surrounding area from a much larger industrial emergency.