POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Firefighters in Polk County say they have "significantly reduced in size" the Lasso Lane fire that has been burning for more than a week.

Crews have continued to monitor the fire 24 hours a day, dumping well over 12 million gallons of water on it.

The fire broke out November 16 at the Southern Softwoods, Inc. facility. It is a mulch supply business.

Fire crews say it's not the first time they've had to respond to a fire at the facility, and when they have to come to the plant, they are often out there for days, up to a week.

Polk County Fire Rescue is reminding residents there is still smoke in the area and to use caution when driving by.