CLEARWATER, Fla. \- A fire that broke out at a Clearwater scrap metal recycling business Friday afternoon serves as a reminder of the potential hazards associated with improper hurricane debris disposal. Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to the blaze on Gentry Drive around 12:12 p.m. Officials believe the fire was ignited by appliance debris collected in the wake of recent hurricanes. Due to the nature of the materials involved, the fire is expected to burn for an extended period. READ: Hundreds Rescued From Flooded Clearwater Apartment Complex After Hurricane Milton This incident underscores…