Polk County, Florida · Wildfire
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The Old Homeland Fire is a wildfire near Polk County, Florida. It has burned about 250 acres (about 189 football fields). Crews have it fully contained, with a line all the way around it. It was first reported about 4 weeks ago. About 1 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.
The size and containment above are current as of Saturday, July 18th at 3:28 p.m. CDT.
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About 1 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 5 IC.
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