Stove Fire Prompts Major Response in Haines City; Firefighters Arrive to Locked Home and No Resident

Staff Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)

Published October 7th, 2025

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Stove Fire Prompts Major Response in Haines City; Firefighters Arrive to Locked Home and No Resident

HAINES CITY, Fla. (October 7, 2025) — A kitchen fire caused by cooking oil left on a hot stove prompted a large-scale emergency response in Haines City Tuesday afternoon — but when firefighters arrived, they found the home lockedand the resident gone, forcing crews to scramble for access as smoke alarms rang out from inside.

According to Haines City Fire officials, the incident occurred at approximately 3:13 p.m. at 10765 Jim Edwards Road. The 911 caller reported she had accidentally left the stove on, called for help, and then left the residence to "pick up her child from school." Before leaving, she locked all doors and told dispatchers she would “be back later.”

Fire crews arrived within minutes and encountered audible smoke alarms coming from the house. However, due to the property being secured, they were unable to immediately investigate the interior. Firefighters began an exterior size-up while preparing to force entry if needed.

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The call triggered a robust multi-agency response. Units dispatched included:

Air Truck 38 (AT038)
Battalion Chief 5 (BC005)
Battalion Chief 7 (BC007)
Engine 26 (EN026)
Engine 44 (EN044)
Ladder 1 (LD001)
Medical Rescue 18 (MR018)
Medical Rescue 46 (MR046)
Safety 501 (SF501)
Tanker 13 (TE013)
Engine 13 (EN013)

Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene to assist.

Firefighters eventually made access and confirmed the source of the smoke as a kitchen fire caused by cooking oil left unattended on the stove. Thanks to the fast response, crews were able to contain the fire before it extended beyond the kitchen.

No injuries were reported, and nearby structures were not affected.

“This is a serious reminder — never leave cooking unattended, and never leave your home after calling 911,” “Doing so puts your home, your neighbors, and first responders in unnecessary danger.”

The incident remains under investigation by the Haines City Fire Department.

📍 Location: 10765 Jim Edwards Rd, Haines City, Florida
📆 Date/Time: October 7, 2025 – 3:13 p.m. EDT
📸 Agencies Responding: Haines City Fire Department, Polk County Fire Rescue, Polk County Sheriff’s Office

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