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Burnet tire pile fire still smoldering

Burnet tire pile fire still smoldering
Motorists captured several angles of the thick plume caused by a fire at Reliable Tire Disposal, a commercial tire collection operation in the 3300 block of East Texas 29. Contributed photo

Thick black smoke from a commercial tire operation fire in Burnet prompted temporary evacuation of nearby businesses on Texas 29 East on June 30.

Although “contained” the fire was still smoldering through July 2 and could be seen and smelled for miles.

Crews from around the area responded to the scene around 5:15 p.m.

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