Fire breaks out at waste management facility in Tampa

  • Source: WTSP-TV CBS 10 St. Petersburg
  • Published: 01/10/2022 05:06 PM

A fire broke out late Monday afternoon at a waste facility in Tampa. It happened at the Waste Management - Tampa Transfer Station on East 4th Avenue. Tampa Fire Rescue said a paper machine belt burst into flames. Luckily, the building was equipped with a sprinkler system, which helped extinguish the fire quickly. The building was evacuated, and there were no immediate reports of any injuries. As of 5:15 p.m., firefighters confirmed the situation was already under control. It was not immediately clear what caused the belt to catch fire.



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