Firefighters Extinguished Blaze at Former Supper Club
Asheville Fire Department crews quickly contained a fire at the vacant Smoky Park Supper Club in the River Arts District.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Accidents
Asheville Fire Department personnel successfully extinguished a fire at the former Smoky Park Supper Club in the River Arts District on September 24. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was contained to a single storage unit within the unoccupied structure.
Why it matters
The property was previously impacted by Helene-related flooding, raising concerns about safety and security in a district still recovering from severe weather damage. This incident follows a recent fire at the former White Duck Taco on Riverside Drive, prompting ongoing scrutiny of vacant properties in the area.
Fire officials confirmed that the blaze was extinguished in less than 20 minutes with no injuries occurring. An official investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.
The players
Asheville Fire Department
This local municipal agency is responsible for fire suppression, emergency medical response, and fire prevention efforts within Asheville.
The details
Crews from the Asheville Fire Department were dispatched to the Riverside Drive location after receiving an emergency call at 1:46 p.m. The fire was successfully restricted to a storage unit inside the building, which had been previously damaged by flooding.
Timeline
The fire department received the report at 1:46 p.m. on September 24, 2026.
Crews had the fire fully extinguished by 2:05 p.m. on September 24, 2026.
A separate fire occurred at the former White Duck Taco on September 14, 2026.
Legal Context
The incident occurs amidst a period of heightened sensitivity regarding vacant properties that sustained damage from the Helene flooding event. The presence of these structures remains a point of concern for city officials monitoring regional safety standards.
Residents and business owners in the River Arts District should remain alert to activity near vacant or flood-damaged properties. Local authorities may increase patrols in the area as the investigation into the fire continues.
The takeaway
Maintaining secure access to vacant properties is critical for public safety following environmental disasters. Owners of damaged buildings are encouraged to work closely with local fire officials to mitigate future risks.
Further reading
For more information on safety incidents in the region, visit the Asheville Accidents portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLOS.
