Courtesy: Polk County Fire Rescue
LAKELAND, Fla. - A deadly Lakeland fire is under investigation.
What we know:
It happened off Ralph Road shortly before 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday.
Crews with Polk County Fire Rescue said one person was found outside the home and taken to an area hospital.
Courtesy: Polk County Fire Rescue
According to PCFR, while one group of firefighters worked to put out the flames, another group searched for a person they were told was still inside.
Crews said they found a deceased person while searching the home.
Courtesy: Polk County Fire Rescue
The fire was brought under control shortly before 10:30 a.m.
One firefighter sustained minor injuries while fighting the fire.
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What we don't know:
The cause of the fire is not known.
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office and Polk County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.
The Source: This article was written with information found in a press release from Polk County Fire Rescue.