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State Road 54 reopens in Pasco County after mulch fire

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Credit: Pasco County Fire Rescue

A large mulch fire Thursday night has closed State Road 54 near Community Drive.

TRINITY, Fla. - State Road 54 near Blake Lake Drive has reopened Friday morning after a large mulch fire.

There are no injuries and the fire did not threaten any homes, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.

Firefighters found a large pile of mulch -- about 300 feet by 300 feet -- on fire when they arrived around 10 p.m. Thursday.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

All west bound lanes of State Road 54 are now open at Black Lake Rd.
— Pasco Sheriff (@PascoSheriff) May 4, 2018

One west bound lane of State Road 54 at Black Lake Rd is now open.
— Pasco Sheriff (@PascoSheriff) May 4, 2018

#ALERT: On scene of a large mulch fire at PAWS Materials located at SR 54 and Black Lake Dr. The fire is currently contained to the pile and not endangering any homes. Residents West of the fire will see smoke throughout the night. #PCFRNews #Breaking pic.twitter.com/bcrqo4TkEf
— Pasco Fire Rescue (@PascoFireRescue) May 4, 2018

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