OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Florida forestry officials say the 30-acre brush fire near the Poinciana area is 85 percent contained.
Crews were battling a 30-acre brush fire in the Poinciana area Friday.
The fire was 50 percent contained by 10 p.m.
The fire broke out near Cypress Parkway and was covering both sides of the road, according to the Florida Forest Service. Cypress Parkway was shut down between Poinciana Parkway and Poinciana Medical Center.
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The blaze is on line of Osceola and Polk counties, and left 2,000 Duke Energy customers without power.
Power has since been restored in the area, Duke Energy said.
The fire was also close to Poinciana Medical Center. A representative said new patients were being diverted Friday night, but that is no longer the case.
Polk County Fire Rescue officials said firefighters and the Florida Forestry Service are working to protect nearby structures.
Cypress Parkway will be closed overnight from Poinciana Parkway to Marigold Avenue, officials said.
Follow reporter Len Kiese for instant updates.
WATCH LIVE: Skywitness 9 over a brush fire in Poinciana off Cy...WATCH LIVE: Skywitness 9 over a brush fire in Poinciana off Cypress Parkway and Laurel Ave. Updates right now on WFTV Channel 9. Here's the latest: http://at.wftv.com/2qbLUjo
Posted by WFTV Channel 9 on Friday, May 12, 2017
Fire out by medical in poinicana
Posted by Linda Stone on Friday, May 12, 2017
Cypress Parkway Fire Update: Fire is approximately 10 acres and spreading with heavy fuel. Forestry is also an scene. Firefighters are working together to protect nearby structures.
Posted by Polk County Fire Rescue on Friday, May 12, 2017
Fire is called #cypressparkway2 fire. Fire is on both sides of road. Fire reported at 5 acres. Updates to follow @FOX13News @WFLA pic.twitter.com/stnqZRaQNe
— FFS Lakeland (@FFS_Lakeland) May 12, 2017
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