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SOUTHERN MANATEE FIRE DISTRICT UP AGAINST A WALL
December 23, 2021 | FLORIDA
WILLIE CIRONE, Senior Correspondent

Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSSmoke pushing out of the Bravado side.

Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSThe roof group working the fire between the wall and roof.

Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSPart of the shopping center was closed down.

Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSDepartment Chief Robert Bounds at the Command Post.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
Southern Manatee Fire District was dispatched to a fire at the Chili’s Restaurant on 301 Blvd. On arrival smoke was coming from the roof area and a haze inside the structure. Firefighters had to chase the fire though the walls, which extended to the roof area. The fire was held to the room and walls of origin.