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Tank sealer catches fire across from Pepsi plant in Youngstown

A tank sealer over-heated, causing it to catch fire.

Friday, April 7th 2023, 11:06 AM EDT

Updated:

Friday, April 7th 2023, 12:12 PM EDT

By Grace Christopher

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Grace Christopher

YOUNGSTOWN - Youngstown Fire responded to a tank sealer fire across from the Pepsi plant at 135 Oak Hill Rd. around 10:30 a.m. Friday.

According to Youngstown Fire crews, a tank sealer was being cleaned when it over-heated, causing it to catch fire.

There were no injuries reported, and the fire was contained.

The tank sealer was smoking heavily, causing black clouds of smoke to travel down West Front Street.

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