Cigarette Starts Fire at Tire Shop in Florida

Published: January 30, 2014

According to local firefighters, a discarded cigarette started a fire at a tire shop Wednesday morning in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The fire’s flames could be seen shooting through the roof of the garage. Petroleum products in the tire shop accelerated the fire. Tires in the back of the store also caught fire, but the store itself did not suffer an extreme amount of damage, according to reports.

Firefighters had to use specialized foam to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

Continental Tire discusses how prioritizing dealer feedback maximizes profits

Continental Tire executives talk about the status of the PLT tire market, the company’s strategic balance between OE and replacement tire offerings, and more.

By David Sickels

David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: April 19, 2024

If you could boil this year's Continental Tire GOLD member meeting into one takeaway, it's that the tire manufacturer is putting a whole lot of effort into listening and responding to its dealer base. Continental doesn't own company stores, so building a strong value proposition around the company's brands and products with its distributors and retailers is the most effective path to success. To maximize the mutual benefits of this partnership, Continental leadership says acting on the will of its dealer base – whether that's about product, programs, distribution, or anything else – is paramount.