Emergency personnel are responding to a warehouse fire that started on Thursday in Kissimmee, Florida, that is causing massive plumes of black smoke to rise into the sky.
Fire crews from Osceola County, Orange County, and Kissimmee Fire Department are working to subdue the blaze, which started after five acres of plastic planters caught fire at a nursery supply company, according to a report from WFTV, which added that authorities are tracking air quality in the area. Phylicia Ashley, a reporter with WFTV, shared footage depicting a massive amount of black smoke visible from two miles away.
Headed to a large industrial fire in Osceola County. 5 acres on fire. This is the view from Poinciana Blvd nearly 2 miles away. Will bring you the latest details on @WFTV pic.twitter.com/pe9J42EkD6
— Phylicia Ashley (@Pashleytv) February 16, 2023
First responders were still attempting to subdue the fire in Kissimmee, which is south of Orlando, Florida, as of 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning. Video…