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Frostproof Home Occupants Allowed Back In
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A brush fire has cause the evacuation of 47 homes in Frostproof, according to Polk County public safety officials.
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Published: March 3, 2009
Updated: 03/03/2009 03:25 pm
The occupants of 47 Frostproof homes can now go back inside after a brush fire destroyed an unoccupied house, a box trailer and four sheds this afternoon.
All roads are now back open, said Polk County Public Safety spokeswoman Heather Smith.
Damage is estimated at $100,000.
The Division of Forestry will remain on scene for another hour or so to ensure all hot spots are taken care of.
Firefighters are still looking into what caused the 20-acre fire.
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