Firefighters extinguish fire at large workshop/barn

All photos courtesy of Alachua County Fire Rescue

Staff report from Alachua County Fire Rescue social media post

NEWBERRY, Fla. – Firefighters responded early this morning to a significant fire at a large workshop/barn off of 27/41 and NW 62nd Avenue, north of Newberry.

At about 5:45 a.m., crews from Alachua County Fire Rescue and Newberry Fire Department responded to a fire at a structure that housed heavy equipment and multiple vehicles. Witnesses reported hearing explosions as several propane cylinders and fuel tanks were compromised and ruptured. The fire was eventually extinguished.

  • Once again, God bless Firefighters who risk their lives to save others. Firefighters are just the best they run to the fire while the rest of us run away. Bravest of the brave.

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