Coverage dated September 18, 2026

Port Tampa Bay hazmat call prompts precautionary Harbour Island shelter in place

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

Harbour Island residents were told to shelter in place Friday evening after a hazmat incident was reported at Port Tampa Bay. Port Tampa Bay hazmat situation Tampa Fire Rescue responded to 1015 McCloskey Boulevard before 6:30 p.m. following reports of a possible sulfur tank on fire.

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  1. WFLA

    Shelter-in-place issued for Tampa neighborhood following hazmat incident (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    A shelter-in-place notification was issued for residents of Harbor Island on Friday after Tampa Fire Rescue responded to an incident.

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Port Tampa Bay hazmat call prompts precautionary Harbour Island shelter in place (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

    Published

    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Harbour Island residents were told to shelter in place Friday evening after a hazmat incident was reported at Port Tampa Bay. Port Tampa Bay hazmat situation Tampa Fire Rescue responded to 1015 McCloskey Boulevard before 6:30 p.m. following reports of a possible sulfur tank on fire.

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