At approximately 7:04 pm on Sunday, December 22, 2024, a residential fire was reported at 1105 Cephia St. in Lake Wales.
As of 7:53 PM, Lakeshore Boulevard is currently blocked in both directions by emergency personnel. Drivers are advised to avoid this area if it all possible.
Smoke is visible in the area of the reported fire. At least two engines from Lake Wales Fire Department are or were on scene.
Polk County Fire Rescue Public Information Officer, Amber Smith, says there was a kitchen fire, and no injuries have been reported. While the fire is out at this time, law-enforcement and first responders are still on scene; please continue to avoid this area.
