A large fire in the lake bed of Lake Okeechobee has burned more than 800 acres on Thursday evening. it is 20% contained.

An 800 acre fire is burning in the lake bed of Lake Okeechobee, according to Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.

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A fire in the lake bed of Lake Okeechobee has burned 800 acres, prompting warnings of heavy smoke in the area.