Structure fire at liquor and tobacco store on Shepherd Rd, Lakeland FL


A fire was reported at or near the first stop liquor and tobacco store at Shepherd Road and Old Highway 37. Multiple fire units responded due to visible flames. It is unknown if anyone was inside the building at the time.
Audio|Source: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Structure fire, Shepherd Road and Old Highway 37 for multiple fire units responding.
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Second 8 responding.
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Responding.
00:15
Copy responding.
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Structure fire. Shepherd Road and Old Highway 37.
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Advised it is possibly the first stop liquor and tobacco.
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They see flames at this time.
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Break dispatch.
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Ladder 23[1], copy responding.
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Tanya 3 respond.
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Copy responding.
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Copy responding. Time 6th respond.
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Provide for further.
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Engine 35[2] responding.
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Thank you, responding.
00:35
Copy, responding.
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Engine 35[2]. Engine 34 responding.
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Copy, responding.
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Stand by for further. Ladder retain response.
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Copy responding.
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Structure fire Shepard Road on Old Highway 37, possibly at first stop liquor and tobacco.
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Caller advised unknown if anyone is inside building.
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Caller drove by and saw flames.
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16 after. Dispatched to all units.
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Closest fire hydrant right at intersection of Shepherd and Old Highway 37.
00:57
Dispatch strict power response.
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Copy break dispatch to ladder 15.
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Go ahead.
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Tender is also responding.
Police codes explained
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Ladder 23: Ladder truck dispatched
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Engine 35: Engine company dispatched
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Location mentioned:
Near Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
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