Overview
- A brush fire burned in a wooded strip next to the Alton Town Center in Palm Beach Gardens, close to nearby homes.
- City officials said the blaze stayed under 2 acres after crews cut fire lines, and no buildings were damaged or evacuated.
- Up to 14 units from city, county, and state agencies responded, using fire engines, water tankers, dozers, and an overhead hose line.
- Officials said gusty winds pushed flames, and crews worked hotspots with plans to keep watch through the night for flare-ups.
- Residents reported heavy smoke and brief flames, and officials said the smell may linger as smoldering continues.