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Orange County crews battle large scrap-metal fire

Heavy smoke seen near intersection of W. Landstreet and Sidney Hayes Road

Drone pictures from Orange County Fire Rescue show the efforts to put out a fire at a scrap yard. (Orange County Fire Rescue)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Heavy smoke filled the area near the intersection of West Landstreet and Sidney Hayes Road on Monday as crews responded to a large scrap-metal fire.

Fire officials said crews, including a drone team, were on scene working the fire, which involved a 50-by-50 pile of scrap metal, and firefighters reported that water was being applied to the flames, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

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No structures were threatened at the time of this report, and there were no civilian injuries. One firefighter was being evaluated after feeling lightheaded; officials said that person was being assessed and no other injuries were reported.


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