Burning pipes at Riverview fire may have polluted air, Mosaic tells Florida regulators

A report from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said the blaze started when maintenance equipment caught fire.

Firefighters responded to the scene of a fire at a Mosaic phosphate plant in Riverview on March 25. The fire rekindled one day later and one firefighter was sent to the hospital in stable condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. — Firefighters responded to the scene of a fire at a Mosaic phosphate plant in Riverview on March 25. The fire rekindled one day later and one firefighter was sent to the hospital in stable condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. [ Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ]

Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife and everything in between. Reach him at mchesnes@tampabay.com or follow him on Instagram @MaxChesnes.

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