Sebring residents evacuated, road closed due to fire: Deputies

SEBRING, Fla. - A large brush fire caused some Sebring residents to be evacuated on Sunday, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies asked for people in the area to avoid the south end of Sun ‘n Lake of Sebring because of the fire. According to authorities, all homes on Granada Blvd. between Edgewater Drive and Oretego St. were evacuated.

The sheriff's office said residents could go to the community center in Sun ‘n Lake if they were evacuated or couldn't reach their homes.

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According to officials, Schumacher Road was closed.

Fire crews responded to the scene of the fire, according to the sheriff's office.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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