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City vehicle fire injures employee; hospitalized at Tampa General, city praises first responders

5579094 · August 12, 2025
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A city vehicle was destroyed by fire while employees were working outside the garden center; one employee sustained burns and was transported to Tampa General Hospital. City officials said the employee was expected to be released soon and commended police and fire personnel for their response.

The city manager told the Winter Haven City Commission that a city vehicle was completely consumed by fire outside the garden center while employees were performing routine work. One employee was transported to Tampa General Hospital for treatment of burns, the city manager said, and the vehicle was a total loss.

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