Smokers BBQ Pit closed following overnight fire

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WEST OCEAN CITY, Md. – A West Ocean City restaurant is closed until further notice after a lightning strike caused a significant fire early Tuesday morning.

We’re told the incident happened just before 4:30 a.m. at Smokers BBQ Pit on Stephen Decatur Highway.

The restaurant posted the following to Facebook:

“The fire has destroyed the whole inside and part of the side building. We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident from Mother Nature. While this stinks, it’s not a total loss! We need time to rebuild and come back better than ever! We will see you soon.”