PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - The hazmat situation in Pinellas Park has been contained, and the fire department says that the shelter notice has been lifted in the area of 62nd Avenue and 53rd Street.

The backstory:

Pinellas Park police and firefighters responded to the hazmat situation on Friday night after a large fire reportedly broke out.

They located a refrigerated storage container holding industrial peroxide and acetone-based materials. These materials are used in manufacturing and are stored on the company’s property in a controlled unit.

The container began heating, and it produced a visible plume and odor. Since the container was refrigerated, fire crews were able to bring its temperature down quickly.

What they're saying:

Dr. Steven Golberg, Chief Medical Officer of HealthTrac

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