Large wildfire in Polk County, Florida led to burn bans
4/25/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Polk County, FL
Winter Haven, FL
Start Date: 3/29/2023
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The burn ban continued in Polk County.
WMFE-FM 90.7 (Orland, Fla.), April 25, 2023
A Polk County wildfire burned more than 650 acres in the last week of March. Although the blaze was contained within a day, the City of Winter Haven Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue opted to issue burn bans prohibiting open burning until further notice.
WTVT-TV FOX 13 Tampa Bay (Fla.), March 30, 2023
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