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Reported fire at VA hospital found to be steam

Heard on: Hillsborough FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
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E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
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Emergency crews responded to reports of a possible fire at a large VA hospital building across from a Walmart. Callers reported smoke and an orange glow on the roof. Units arrived and observed a glow and steam coming from the rooftop. After checking the scene, they determined it was normal steam and lighting from the building, not an active fire, and the additional responding units were canceled.

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