Osceola County nursery building ignites after brush fire spreads, officials say

Brush fire erupts in Osceola County

Osceola County officials are working to contain a large brush fire in the county. 

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - A fast-moving brush fire in Osceola County on Sunday spread to a nearby manufacturing facility that produces plastics for commercial nurseries, sending huge plumes of black columns high into the air. Here's the good news: Less than 24 hours later, that fire is contained and under control, according to Osceola County Fire Rescue.

What we know:

The fire sparked Sunday afternoon on Avenue A, near Poinciana Blvd., in Intercession City, which sits between Loughman and Campbell. Intercession City is about 8 miles west of Kissimmee.

Several agencies, including Osceola County Fire Rescue, St. Cloud Fire Rescue, and the City of Kissimmee Fire Department responded to the four-alarm fire at Nursery Supplies, Inc., which manufactures plastic pots and other products for commercial nurseries, according to the St. Cloud Police Department and the facility's website. The fire sent massive plumes of smoke into the air, likely seen by people miles away.

On Monday morning, a spokesperson for Osceola County Fire Rescue, said the fire was contained to an outdoor storage area near the nursery and that crews would remain on site to tackle any hot spots or flare-ups.

The St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department shared photos of the fire, smoke, and response on its Facebook page.

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire has not been released. FOX 35 has reached out to the nursery and its parent company for additional information.