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Heard on: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS · 1/17/2026 08:38 AM
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Winter Haven Squad 1, Winter Haven Battalion 1, Brush Five for a brush fire.
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Lake Howard Heights, near Lake Howard Drive Northwest.
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Small brush fire near Lake Howard Heights

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small brush fire near Lake Howard Heights in Winter Haven. The incident occurred close to a bike path along Lake Howard Drive Northwest. The fire was quickly contained, and some units were released while others remained to monitor the area. No injuries or structural damage were reported.

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N Lake Howard Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33881
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