Additional Unit Dispatched to Vehicle Fire on Howard Frankland Bridge in Pinellas Park
A fifth unit has been dispatched to the vehicle fire on the Howard Frankland Bridge in Pinellas Park, according to emergency dispatch.
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Pinellas Park, FL – Emergency response efforts to a vehicle fire on the Howard Frankland Bridge have seen an increase in resources, with a fifth unit now dispatched to the scene, according to emergency dispatch.
The incident began at 2:17 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when emergency responders were initially dispatched to the bridge. Initially, four units (E14, T13, TFD, PD2) were sent. With the addition of a fifth unit, the total number of responding units now stands at five.
Motorists are advised to continue avoiding the area and anticipate potential road closures near the Howard Frankland Bridge as crews work to manage the situation.
This is a developing story. Day.News will provide updates as more information becomes available from officials.
Read more: What we know: Pinellas Park Vehicle Blaze on Howard Frankland Bridge: What We Know So Far
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