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Heard on: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS · 1/16/2026 12:36 PM
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Residential structure fire, near Wiregrass Rd.
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For Rescue 24, Medic 231, Battalion 1, Battalion 3, Ladder 23, Engine 24, Engine 39, Engine 6, Tender 23, Air Truck 38, Safety 501.
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Fire crews battle residential blaze near Wiregrass Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible residential structure fire near Wiregrass Road in Lakeland, where light smoke was seen coming from the back of the home. Crews reported that the fire might have started from a washing machine, and no one was trapped inside. Multiple firefighting units were dispatched, and investigation and suppression efforts were underway.

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Wire Grass Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
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