ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire at Aceros America St. Pete, 2550 30th Ave N, Thursday afternoon.

The fire appeared to be a large pile of rubble at the scrap yard, officials said.

The call was reported just before 2 p.m. The fire was eventually contained at the site.

St. Pete police closed all streets from Morris Street to 28th Street and from 30th Avenue to 26th Avenue.

Meanwhile, residents in the Ponce De Leon neighborhood were evacuated due to heavy smoke from the two-alarm fire.

Power lines were also affected by the fire and Duke Energy was notified.

A hazardous materials unit was requested. No injuries were reported.

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