Polk County fire crews battle more than 30 brush fires amid burn ban, drought, officials say

Polk County Fire Rescue responds to multiple large brush fires

The River Ranch fire, which was 650 acres the morning of Feb. 16, burned an unknown number of camps.

Crews battle multiple brush fires across Polk County

Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday.

Polk County firefighters respond to over 30 same-day brush fires amid burn ban

'CONSTANT ISSUE' | Polk County firefighters responded to more than 30 brush fires, including one as big as 400 acres, on Sunday alone.

Extreme drought conditions turn Polk County into a ‘tinderbox’ as firefighters battle barrage of brush fires

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Polk County fire crews battle more than 30 brush fires amid burn ban, drought, officials say

Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires across the county Sunday as dry conditions and high winds fueled flames despite a countywide burn ban, according to a news release.

Fire burns 68 acres in Polk County

A fire broke out in Polk County on Sunday, burning 68 acres and damaging surrounding structures.