PALM BAY — Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews shut down a portion of a major road Sunday as a wind-driven, 20-to-30 acre brush fire grew dangerously close to several buildings.
No injuries were reported. Fire crews continue to move into position as flames from the blaze could be seen from the 6100 block of Babcock Street, not far from a nearby church. Palm Bay Police were also assisting. Fire officials asked motorists to avoid the area near Malabar Road.
It was the second time in two days that the fire department was battling a brush fire near structures.
On Saturday, a large brush fire burned through the heavily wooded area near the Space Force Base Annex off of Minton Road, threatening homes and moving officials to have residents evacuated along Lynbrook Street. It was not immediately known how that fire started.
That brush fire was contained late Saturday with fire crews returning Sunday to put out smoldering hot spots.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Large brush fire shuts down Babcock Street in Palm Bay