New Documentary “Behind the Smoke” Tells the Story of St. Augustine Gas Station Fire and Its Impact on Firefighters

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A documentary is set to premiere at the St. Augustine Film Festival, shedding light on the 2011 explosion at a BP gas station located on State Road 16 and Masters Drive. The film, titled “Behind the Smoke,” focuses on the challenges faced by firefighters and the long-term impact of toxic smoke exposure. Filmmaker Jacob Whitley captures the harrowing day of the gas station fire and the subsequent struggles of the firefighters. …

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