Three storage buildings catch fire on Tice Street

Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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The Tice Fire & Rescue District responded to a storage building fire on Tice Street off Palm Beach Boulevard.

Crews reported the fire at around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.

WINK News spoke with the Assistant Chief of the Tice Fire & Rescue District, Michael Runk, who stated that the three buildings had caught fire.

According to Runk, the fire has been extinguished.

Tice Fire & Rescue District trucks at scene of three structure fire. CREDIT: WINK News
Tice Fire & Rescue District trucks at scene of three structure fire. CREDIT: WINK News

When firefighters arrived, Runk stated that the blaze was fully involved.

No injuries were reported.

Due to the heavy winds expected for Thursday, crews are prioritizing extinguishing all hot spots to avoid a possible reignition.

Brush trucks then arrived on the scene to help clear the street.

As of 8:35 a.m. the roads have reopened and the scene has been cleared.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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