Multiple fire crews have contained a two-alarm fire at an east Tampa business that destroyed a warehouse.
The large fire that broke out at Coastal Wipers, 6803 E. Parke Blvd., smoldered as white plumes took over the scene. The flames ultimately caused walls of the building to collapse.
- No injuries were reported
- Building destroyed; flames have been extinguished
- Officials say emergency call initially came in as a burglary
According to the property's owner, about 30 people work at Coastal Wipers. He said he's already been in contact with most of them regarding the fire that broke out at about 4 a.m.
Officials said the call initially came in a a burglary at the warehouse. Responding deputies discovered the flames.
Firefighters from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the scene.
Crews found heavy flames inside of the building and quickly switched to attacking the flames outside, according to Nacole Revette with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
At least two walls of the building collapsed, Revette said.
"[The main thing right now] is to make sure everyone is safe and that no other businesses are in danger," Revette said.
Revette said the fire has been contained to the building, and crews have slowly brought the flames under control.
According to the company's website, Coastal Wipers is a 33-year-old family-owned business that manufactures wiping cloths, microfiber cloths and sorbent products.
No injuries have been reported.
The building is a total loss.