Fire at 4016 Locust St NE Confirmed as Outside Tank Fire; Additional Unit Dispatched

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL — Emergency responders are now confirming that the structure fire reported at 4016 Locust St NE on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 8:35 PM, has been identified as an outside tank fire. This new information, according to emergency dispatch, clarifies the nature of the incident that initially drew an emergency response.

Eckerd College Campus Police, a municipal fire agency serving Saint Petersburg, has now dispatched a total of two units to the scene. Initially, Engine 7 (E7) and Police Department 3 (PD3) were dispatched. An additional unit, yet to be identified, has since been sent, bringing the total number of responding units to two, according to updated dispatch information. The response of an engine company, typically equipped for firefighting and rescue operations, along with police presence, continues to indicate a confirmed incident requiring both fire suppression and scene control.

The incident address, 4016 Locust St NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33703, is identified as a single-family residential home located in a residential neighborhood on the northeast side of St. Petersburg, according to reports from Zillow.

Residents in the vicinity of an outside fire are advised to avoid the immediate area to allow emergency crews unimpeded access. If smoke is visible, it is recommended to keep windows and doors closed. Individuals with respiratory sensitivities should consider sheltering in place. Any instructions given by on-scene emergency personnel, such as evacuation orders or road closures, should be followed immediately for safety.

Following an incident of this nature, an investigation into the cause typically commences once the scene is secured and safe. Further information, including details on the extent of damage or potential impacts, will likely be released by Eckerd College Campus Police officials as it becomes available.

This is a developing story. Day.News will provide updates as more information becomes available from officials.

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