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Firefighters extinguish junkyard fire, Tampa Fire Rescue says

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TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue said a trash pile caught fire at a junkyard in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon.

The junkyard is located at W. Hesperiedes and Osborne Ave. The fire was fully extinguished within 50 minutes.

There were no reported injuries to firefighters or residents.

Firefighters extinguish junkyard fire, Tampa Fire Rescue says

Petition calls for safety overhaul at Avalon Heights after 2 students killed

A University of South Florida student has launched a petition calling for safety reforms at Avalon Heights apartments in Tampa following the deaths of two USF doctoral students, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.

Petition calls for safety overhaul at Avalon Heights after 2 USF doctoral students were killed