Brush fire contained near George Wheeler Road home
Heard on: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS
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Another call taker had put in that another person called in saying they live at (number withheld) (place withheld) and there's a fire was spreading into their backyard.
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Fire crews responded to a brush fire near George Wheeler Road in Lakeland after a resident reported flames spreading into a backyard. When units arrived, the fire covered about a quarter acre in light vegetation. Firefighters set up a water supply, protected nearby homes, and worked with brush trucks to put out the fire. The incident commander later reported that the scene was under control and crews were mopping up remaining hot spots.
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