Florida salvage yard inferno sparks federal bailout bonanza
Published Date: 9/29/2026
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Summary
A big fire at an industrial salvage yard hit Miami-Dade and nearby counties in Florida, causing economic trouble for small businesses and nonprofits. The government is offering low-interest disaster loans to help these folks bounce back, with applications open until June 24, 2027. If you’re affected, now’s the time to apply online or in person and get some financial relief!
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Low‑Interest EIDLs for Small Businesses
If your small business or small agricultural cooperative in Miami‑Dade, Broward, Collier, or Monroe County lost income because of the industrial salvage‑yard fire on May 25, 2026, you can apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The loan interest rate for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere is 4.000%. Apply online at https://lending.sba.gov or in person; applications are due by June 24, 2027 (Disaster number 219110).
Low‑Interest EIDLs for Private Nonprofits
Private non‑profit organizations in Miami‑Dade, Broward, Collier, or Monroe County affected by the industrial salvage‑yard fire on May 25, 2026 may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The interest rate for private non‑profit organizations without credit available elsewhere is 3.625%. Apply via the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov or at local application locations by June 24, 2027 (Disaster number 219110).
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