OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — A large fire in the lake bed of Lake Okeechobee has burned more than 800 acres on Thursday evening.
According to a post made by Okeechobee County Fire Rescue, they are aware of the estimated 875-acre fire, and it is 20% contained.
Fire rescue is advising residents that there will be heavy smoke in the surrounding area.
This comes after a county-wide burn ban was put in place due to drought conditions.
The Florida Forest Service Okeechobee District is said to be actively monitoring the situation.
