Orlando firefighters stop outdoor plastic fire behind Ferguson Drive supply business; no injuries reported

Fire contained outside commercial building in Orlando

Orlando Fire Department crews extinguished an outdoor fire involving burning plastic behind a commercial business on Ferguson Drive, officials said. No injuries were reported and no one was transported for medical care.

The incident was reported in the 500 block of Ferguson Drive. The call was initially handled as a structure fire response, but firefighters arriving on scene found the main fire burning outside the building, with visible flames in an area behind the business that was not attached to the structure.

What crews found and how the response unfolded

Fire officials described the incident as a “plastic fire,” indicating that plastic materials were the primary fuel. Fires involving plastics can generate intense heat and thick smoke, increasing the urgency of keeping flames from spreading into nearby structures or stored materials.

Crews were able to extinguish the flames and stop the fire from extending into the commercial building, the department said. Officials did not announce evacuations, road closures, or damage assessments in the initial information released.

Firefighters extinguished the flames and prevented any extension into the structure, officials said.

Business location and immediate public-safety impact

The fire occurred behind a Hughes Supply location on Ferguson Drive in Orlando’s industrial corridor west of downtown. The area includes warehouses, distribution sites, and light industrial businesses—properties that often store packaging, construction materials, and other combustible inventory outdoors.

While the fire was contained without reported injuries, officials did not immediately provide details about what plastic materials were involved, whether the fire began in stored inventory, a dumpster or waste container, or another outdoor staging area.

What remains unknown

• The cause and origin of the fire were not publicly identified in initial statements.
• Fire officials did not provide an estimate of how much material burned.
• No immediate information was released on whether any equipment or inventory was damaged.

Fire incidents involving plastics are typically investigated to determine whether the ignition source was accidental, mechanical, electrical, or related to improper storage or disposal practices. In commercial areas, investigators also review whether fire spread was influenced by wind, material stacking, or proximity to structures.

Orlando Fire Department officials emphasized that the fire remained outside and did not extend into the building, a key factor in limiting damage and preventing injuries.