Trinity, Fla.(970 WFLA)-Smoke from a burning pile of mulch drifted across Trinity last night, forcing the closure of State Road 54 at Black Lake Road.
According to Pasco County Fire Rescue, they were notified around 10 Thursday night, about the fire at PAW materials in the 14200 block of S.R. 54.
The mulch pile is about 300 feet by 300 feet and 30 feet tall, because of it's size, additional units were called in to help.
The lack of hydrants in the area forced firefighters to set up a water shuttle operation, including using about 3000 feet of water hose, and 2 ladder trucks.
It took about three hours for firefighters to bring the fire under control. In all 15 Pasco County Fire and Rescue units responded.
No one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Video Credit:Pasco Fire And Rescue