‘Smoke will be a nuisance:’ Mulch fire burning ‘indefinitely’ at Tavares waste facility

‘Smoke will be a nuisance:’ Mulch fire burning ‘indefinitely’ at Tavares waste facility

Residents near Lake County’s Solid Waste Facility in Tavares may notice smoke in the coming days due to a mulch fire, according to county officials.The county on Sunday said mulch over an area the size of a football field caught fire the day prior and was “expected to continue burning indefinitely.”“Lake County Fire Rescue is on site, along with the County’s Solid Waste Department. Florida Forestry Service is also at the Solid Waste Facility. To…

Lake County officials warn of smoke from fire at waste facility

Lake County Fire Rescue is warning residents of smoky conditions due to a mulch fire burning at a waste facility in Tavares.

Tavares residents may see 'drifting smoke' due to mulch fire

Lake County Fire Rescue expects the mulch to smolder for at least several weeks.