MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Buildings near Port Manatee were evacuated as firefighters battled a blaze at the port.
There were conflicting reports about what was on fire.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said the fire was a brush fire and piles of sulphur are in danger of catching fire.
Manatee County EMS reports that a dump truck caught on fire at the port and set three small piles of sulphur on fire
U.S. 41 has since reopened after the fire.
North River Fire Rescue crews and a hazmat team responded.STORIES THAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON
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