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Ernie's Custom Seat Covers suffers damage in early morning fire

Fire at Ernie's Custom Seat Covers
Fire at Ernie's Custom Seat Covers
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TAMPA, Fla. — A fire broke out at a Tampa business just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday.

Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the incident on East Hillsborough Avenue to find smoke and fire coming from the rear of Ernie's Custom Seat Covers.

Crews attempted to get it under control but eventually had to evacuate due to the "rapidly deteriorating" conditions inside the building. Additional firefighters were then brought out, and all crews battled the fire for close to half an hour before it was finally under control.

There were no injuries. Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire.