Water Challenges Faced as Fire Erupts in Tampa, FL, Salvage Yard

    April 22, 2025
    The fire was difficult to control as it involved multiple stacks of vehicles, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officers said.

    Tony Marrero

    Tampa Bay Times

    (TNS)

    Firefighters worked for several hours Tuesday morning to control a large blaze at a Tampa salvage yard.

    Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews responded about 2:50 a.m. after receiving 911 calls about a fire at Affordable Auto Salvage, 6330 Jensen Road, according to a news release.

    More than 40 fire rescue vehicles responded to fight the fire that was burning “multiple stacks of automobiles and parts, spanning a large area,” a second news release issued later Tuesday morning said. Crews had to overcome “water supply challenges” to fight the fire, according to the release.

    Shortly before 8 a.m., the department announced that the fire was under control and crews were working to put out hot spots, which a news release said will be an “extensive operation” due to the fire’s size and scope.

    No injuries have been reported. Officials have not released information about a suspected cause of the fire.

    The salvage yard is about half a mile east of Old U.S. Highway 41, near Progress Village.

    This is a developing story. Check tampabay.com for updates.

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