COCOA BEACH, Fla. – At least three people were injured Thursday after strong wind gusts damaged the roof of a bar at the Cocoa Beach Pier, fire officials said.
The incident was caused by a microburst of strong weather around 3:15 p.m. with winds recorded at 50-60 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Part of the roof and canopy at Pelican's Bar and Grill was blown off, officials with the Cocoa Beach Fire Department said. Some wiring was exposed because of the damage.
Three people with minor injures were treated at the scene. Officials did not say what type of injuries people had.
“As a safety precaution, guests were evacuated and we closed the damaged areas to the public,” read a statement on the Cocoa Beach Pier Facebook page. “Once we are able to fully assess the damage, we will provide an update on when the affected venues will reopen.
The pier is owned and operated by the founder of Orlando-based Westgate Resorts, David Siegel, who purchased the pier in 2014.
The Cocoa Beach Board of Adjustment recently approved an expansion to the pier, which will include three amusement park rides.
The historic Cocoa Beach landmark opened in 1962.
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