PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - Though it will be burning for hours, the fire at a scrapyard in Palmetto is mostly contained.
Officials from North River Fire District say that several agencies are responding to the fire at Aceros America on Harlee Road in Palmetto. Due to the nature of scrapyards with combustibles, such as tires and plastics, the fire may be burning for hours. They are using foam to put out the flames and firefighters are working at a safe distance.
Officials say there are no imminent dangers to nearby residential neighborhoods.
A major plume of smoke is visible from miles away and on traffic cameras off US 41 in Palmetto. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is directing traffic. Spokesperson Randy Warren tells ABC7 that inmates in the nearby jail have been moved indoors from recreation due to smoke.