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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Structure Fire in West Lake Wales Saw Flames Fanned by Brisk Winds, No Injuries

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Polk County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 3:16 to a residential structure fire located at 3431 David Street in Lake Wales, off of Old Bartow Rd.

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Nathaniel Gale, public information officer for Polk County Fire Rescue, says that, “Upon arrival, crews noted it (the structure) was fully involved and worked quickly getting water on the fire.”

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Firefighters were observed breaking windows and putting water on the fire from both inside and outside the structure.

Crews had it under control at 3:51 p.m.

No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. 

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