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Large fire breaks out at Marion County hay store, causes explosions

Firefighters respond to Tizwhiz Feed/Ocala Hay Company

Marion County firefighters battle fire at hay store (Marion County Fire Rescue)

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A large fire broke out Tuesday evening at a Marion County hay store, creating multiple explosions.

Marion County Fire Rescue responded around 7:33 p.m. to find Tizwhiz Feed/Ocala Hay Company in Reddick fully engulfed in flames.

Firefighters said they saw black smoke from miles away.

Marion County firefighters battle fire at hay store (Marion County Fire Rescue)

While firefighters were working to deploy hoselines, they heard multiple explosions, fire rescue said.

In addition to the store, there were four tractor-trailers that had caught fire.

Marion County firefighters battle fire at Reddick hay store (Marion County Fire Rescue)

The fire was put out and no injuries were reported.

An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause.


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