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6:15 PM CRASH ALERT
Traffic lanes at Nova Rd. and Lake Lizzie Dr. are closed due to a crash. Please use Pine Grove Dr. as an alternate route.
CRASH ALERT
Our crews are responding to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on 13th Street near Alabama Avenue that is affecting eastbound traffic on 13th Street. Please use 10th or 17th Street as alternate routes.
The Florida’s Turnpike northbound is completely closed at mile marker 239 as we respond to an RV fire.
Updates to follow.
Much of Central Florida, including the @CityofStCloudFL, was placed under a Red Flag Warning by the @NWSMelbourne until 8 pm tonight.
Wildfires can spread fast in dry, windy conditions — so stay alert and take precautions:
CRASH ALERT
Canoe Creek Road is currently closed at Whaley’s Cove Boulevard due to a crash.
Use Deer Run Road or Pine Tree Drive and any north/south roadway in the Manor to travel around the area.
CRASH ALERT
Two lanes of eastbound 13th Street (US 192) are closed at Tennessee Avenue due to a crash.
Please use 10th Street or 17th Street as alternate routes until the roadway is fully reopened.
BURN BAN LIFTED
The @CityofStCloudFL burn ban, issued February 15, has been lifted.
Outdoor burning within city limits, as well as @FLForestService-permitted burning are once again allowed.
For the city's policy on acceptable outdoor burning, visit stcloudfl.gov/726/Outdoor-Bu…
CRASH ALERT
The intersection of 13th St (US 192) and Budinger Ave is closed due to a crash. Please use 10th St, 17th St or Lakeshore as alternate routes.
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COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE – DQ Grill & Chill
SCFR crews responded this morning to 2601 13th St. at the DQ Grill & Chill, where workers reported smoke and flames at the rear of the restaurant after turning their HVAC system heat on.
🔥 BRUSHFIRE ALERT 🔥
We are working with Osceola Fire Rescue and the Florida Division of Forestry to extinguish a brushfire that ignited near the Esprit community, off of Friars Cove Road. At this time, the entrance to Esprit Lane from Friars Cove Road is closed.
Please follow directions given by first responders, and do not drive over hose lines that may lay across the road.
We will share updated information as it becomes available.
GAS LEAK LEADS TO PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE
Eastbound US192 is closed after a contractor damaged an underground gas line located between Old Canoe Creek Rd and Neptune Rd this. No injuries have been reported, but nearby Wendy's and IHOP have been evacuated as a precaution.
@StCloudPD will be on scene to direct traffic as @OSCFR HAZMAT crews and utility providers work to seal the leak and make repairs. Please be cautious and observant when driving near first responders.