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1 dead after fire rips through Orange County auto repair shop

Orange County auto repair shop fire (WFTV Staff)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County firefighters said a person died after a fire ripped through an auto repair shop.

Crews said they saw heavy fire and smoke when they arrived at the scene on Grand Street just after 6 a.m. Thursday.

Drone 9 captured images of the flames and smoke billowing in the area.

We watched as sparks were flying in front of the shop.

Channel 9 will continue to monitor the fire. Check back and watch Eyewitness News for updates.

Katlyn Brieskorn

Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.