Tar Pot Blamed for Florida Blaze

Thursday morning, a fire broke out at an Orange County construction site on Southland Boulevard, west of Orange Blossom Trail.

The two-alarm blaze sent thick, dark smoke billowing into the sky and flames could be seen burning along the roof of the structure.

Several workers were working on the roof, laying down tar, when they heard an explosion.

Some reports say that some of the workers jumped off the roof to escape the flames.

The building was not occupied at the time.

The fire started when a tar pot exploded and caught on fire.

It is also not known if there are any injuries.

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