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St. Pete Fire Rescue working to stop 2-alarm fire at facility

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete Fire Rescue said they are working on a two-alarm debris fire at a facility in St. Pete on Thursday afternoon.

Officials said crews were working on the fire at 2550 30th Avenue N. after receiving a call around 2 p.m. St. Pete Fire said the business was evacuated and no one was injured.

Firefighters also evacuated a nearby neighborhood as a precaution due to smoke-related air quality issues.

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