The Brief
- Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire in Lakeland that destroyed a home and two sheds Thursday afternoon.
- The homeowner was evacuated, suffered minor injuries, and was treated on scene. No other injuries were reported, according to PCFR.
- The Florida Department of Agriculture is investigating the cause of the fire.
LAKELAND, Fla. – Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
What we know:
PCFR says shortly after 2 p.m., firefighters arrived to find the blaze engulfing a home and two sheds at a residence. A neighboring structure and semi-trailer were partially affected by the flames.…