Firefighters and fire investigators are back at the scene of a huge fire that destroyed a warehouse Wednesday.
- No injuries were reported
- Building destroyed; flames have been extinguished
- Officials say emergency call initially came in as a burglary
Hot spots popped up overnight, forcing crews to return to Coatal Wipers at 6803 E. Parke Blvd. An early-morning fire tore through the structure early Wednesday morning, causing two walls of the business to collapse and sending plumes of smoke into the east Tampa sky.
Fire investigators also are at the scene, trying to determine what initially sparked the fire that raged for five hours Wednesday.
The business manufactured cleaning towels and rags and has been in operation for more than 30 years. About 30 people worked at the facility, which is a total loss.
Firefighters from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the scene.
Officials said the call initially came in as a burglary at the warehouse. Responding deputies discovered the flames.
So far, the fire is not being called suspicious.
It could take several days before the State Fire Marshal's Office determines the cause of the fire.