1 taken to hospital with serious burn injuries following major 2-alarm fire

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is currently investigating a significant two-alarm fire at a salvage yard on Jensen Road in Tampa.

Firefighters said the fire was reported at 3:14 p.m. Saturday, when a forklift caught fire and rapidly spread to multiple vehicles, prompting numerous 911 calls.

WATCH: 1 taken to hospital with serious burn injuries following major 2-alarm fire: HCFR

1 taken to hospital with serious burn injuries following major 2-alarm fire: HCFR

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered intense flames involving approximately 20 cars, prompting the issuance of a second alarm to call in additional support. Although crews initially experienced water supply issues, they managed to establish a continuous flow, enabling them to power two aerial trucks for firefighting efforts…

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