Published: July 18, 2025
Bartow, Fla. (July 18, 2025) — Polk County Fire Rescue crews battled a residential house fire in Lake Wales on Friday evening. One adult and one pediatric patient were taken to a local hospital.
Crews responded to the fire at 237 Shady Oak Ave., in Lake Wales at 5:20 p.m. The fire was fully involved when crews arrived on scene. Three adult dogs and seven puppies died in the fire. No PCFR personnel were injured in the fire.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshals Office.