Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach to reopen after fire with plans to honor firefighters

Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach will reopen Friday at 4 p.m., less than two weeks after an electrical fire damaged the restaurant’s rooftop and water from a burst pipe leaked into the kitchen.The fire broke out early Nov. 2 at the restaurant at 17 N. Fletcher Ave. Employees were at the restaurant preparing a catering delivery and alerted emergency services, the restaurant said in a news release. No one was injured. The Fernandina Beach Fire Department arrived in less than three minutes, extinguished the fire and shut off the water to prevent further damage.“We are incredibly grateful for how our staff handled the situation and the quick response and professionalism of the Fernandina Beach Fire Department who helped protect our restaurant and the surrounding community,” owner and operator Jeff Jabot said. “The support we’ve received over the past week has been overwhelming and much appreciated. From our loyal guests to fellow businesses and community members, we’ve felt the lov