WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A fire at Jarrett-Gordon Ford in Winter Haven has closed Highway 17 as crews clean up equipment from the blaze in the service bay area.
Winter Haven Police Department (WHPD) said fire crews were dispatched to 3015 Lake Alfred Rd. around 10:40 a.m.
Crews found an active fire in the service bays at the back of the property. The fire spread to 20 vehicles inside and engulfed the entire service bay.
The fire was under control in about 35 minutes, according to WHPD. And no injuries were reported to dealership staff or firefighters.
WHPD said drivers coming from Highway 17 between Havendale Boulevard and U.S. Highway 92 will be diverted while equipment is cleaned up. The closure could last until 3 p.m., officials said.
This is a developing story. Tampa Bay 28 will provide more details as they become available.
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