Osceola County firefighters are grappling with a significant blaze at a scrapyard along Old Tampa Highway, prompting road closures and traffic diversions in the vicinity. WFTV reported that the U.S. Highway 17-92/S. Orange Blossom Trail is closed to traffic at Broad Street.
Details of the disruption caused by the fire extend to a partial shutdown of lanes on U.S. 17-92 — specifically, the southbound lanes at Ham Brown Road have been closed, according to ClickOrlando. The fire, described as a working, multiple-alarm incident by an Osceola County Fire Rescue spokesperson, has led to a significant mobilization of local firefighting assets.
Although fire officials say there's no immediate danger, the incident highlights the ongoing risks of having such facilities in our communities. The fire department is still working to put out the blaze, and more updates are expected soon.
