Iconic Whiteville Bakery closed indefinitely following fire

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — An iconic bakery in Whiteville is closed indefinitely after a fire tore through the business.

It happened at Darel’s Bakery & Sweets on Jefferson Street.

Hal Lowder with Emergency Services says someone spotted smoke coming from the roof around 6:15 Wednesday night.

Lowder said fire crews aggressively fought the flames, but there is still heat and smoke damage.

The bakery had closed at 5 p.m. so no one was inside.

The business posted online that they will not be open in the near future.

The cause is still under investigation.