TAMPA, Fla. — 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 not 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.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
