Early-Morning Fire Involving Cardboard Controlled at Tallahassee Recycling Center
An early-morning fire involving burning cardboard occurred at Marpan Recycling Center on Woodville Highway in Tallahassee. The Tallahassee Fire Department responded and has brought the situation under control.

Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, October 19, 2026 —
An early-morning fire involving burning cardboard occurred at Marpan Recycling Center on Woodville Highway in Tallahassee, according to the information provided about the incident. The Tallahassee Fire Department responded and brought the situation under control.
The available information does not specify when the fire occurred, how large it was, or how long firefighters worked at the scene. It also does not identify what started the fire or say whether the cardboard was burning inside a building or outdoors.
No details were provided about injuries, damage to the recycling center, or whether any nearby areas were affected. The information does not state whether the fire department conducted an inspection or issued findings after controlling the situation.
The contractor or property representative’s name was not provided, and no statements from fire officials or the recycling center were included. The information also does not describe any additional response activity or say whether operations at the site were affected.
As reported, the confirmed details are limited to the location, the involvement of burning cardboard, the early-morning timing, and the fire department’s response. The situation has been brought under control. Further specifics about the incident were not provided.
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