So, county fire officials told him—under the latest fire code—he would need a source of water in case there’s a fire, because the property was not near a fire hydrant and his cheapest option ...

As of the latest March 24 evening update, maps indicated that one fire in Polk County had hopped the Green River. Firefighters from across the nation are responding.

Along with the Frostproof Fire Department, Fort Meade Fire Department and Florida Forest Service, Polk County firefighters had the fire under control at 5:51 p.m.