Fire crews battled a 10-acre brush fire in Poiciana on Friday near Cypress Parkway not far from the Osceola/Polk County line.
The fire is covering both sides of the road, which has a section shut down, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Around 5 p.m. on Friday, about 2,000 Duke Energy customers were without power.
The fire is also close to Poinciana Medical Center, but a representative tells WFTV the building doesn’t appears to be in danger, but new patients are being diverted.
Polk County Fire Rescue said firefighters and the Florida Forestry Service are working to protect nearby structures.
Fire is called #cypressparkway2 fire. Fire is on both sides of road. Fire reported at 5 acres. Updates to follow @FOX13News @WFLA pic.twitter.com/stnqZRaQNe
— FFS Lakeland (@FFS_Lakeland) May 12, 2017
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