A massive fire erupted at a plant nursery in Kissimmee, Florida, earlier today. The fire began at around 1:30 a.m. and is believed to have started near the rear fence of the premises. While the exact cause and starting point of the fire are still under investigation, according to a spokesperson for the nursery, the damage has been limited to the exterior yard where the nursery keeps its flowerpots.
The fire, which has engulfed two acres worth of pellets holding plastic planters, is still not under control, and crews are using 4,500 gallons of water per minute to douse the flames. Furthermore, hazardous materials crews from Osceola and Orange counties are monitoring the air to determine if the smoke poses any danger to residents in the area.
Thankfully, the team at the nursery was quickly evacuated, and no injuries have been reported. In a statement, Nursery Supplies Inc. said, "We are thankful that the team in the plant at the time the fire started was quickly evacuated, and there have been no reported injuries. The plant has been fully evacuated while fire control activities continue, and team members are being advised not to come to work."
This fire is just the latest in a series of polluting accidents that have occurred in the United States in the past couple of days. On February 3, a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, caused a hazardous chemical spill, which prompted evacuations and contaminated the water supply. Then, on February 14, a truck carrying nitric acid crashed on I-10 near Tucson, Arizona, causing a hazmat scare and prompting authorities to evacuate people in the area.
It's unclear if all these incidents are just a coincidence or if there is a broader issue at play. However, one thing is clear: these incidents highlight the importance of proper safety protocols and regulations for hazardous materials. As more information about these incidents becomes available, we will keep you updated.
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