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1 killed in Lakeland RV fire
The Brief 1 person was killed in an RV fire Saturday morning in Lakeland. When crews got the fire out, they found one person dead inside. The cause of the fire is under investigation. LAKELAND, Fla. - One person was killed Saturday morning in an RV fire in Lakeland. What we know Shortly before 12 p.m., Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to the fire on Combee Road. When crews arrived on scene, they found an RV fully engulfed in flames with one person trapped inside. OTHER NEWS: Man shot to death in Tampa, search on for shooter Officials said firefighters worked as quickly as they could to put the fire out and when they did, found a person dead inside. No additional injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshals Office and Polk County Sheriff's Office. What we don't know The name of the person killed has not been released. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
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1 dead after RV fire in Polk County, officials say
The Brief An RV fire broke out on Saturday morning in Polk County. Firefighters said one person died after being trapped inside the RV. No additional injuries were reported, and no patients were transported to the hospital. POLK COUNTY, Fla. - One person is dead after being trapped inside an RV that caught fire on Saturday morning in Polk County, officials say. What we know Firefighters with Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) said they responded to a working structure fire around 11:52 a.m. on Saturday at Combee Road in Lakeland. When crews arrived, they found an RV fully engulfed in flames with an individual potentially trapped inside. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire, but said one person died. No additional injuries were reported by the crews, and no patients were transported to the hospital. What we don't know Authorities have not yet released the identity of the person killed in the fire. It is currently unclear what started the RV fire. What's next The incident is currently under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshals Office and the Polk County Sheriff's Office. FOX 35 News has reached out to officials for more information. This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) in a news release on May 31, 2025.
