Overview
- Fires in The Compound continued into a second day after crews knocked down nine separate burns the night before.
- Palm Bay police said they believe the fires were set on purpose, and fire officials called the independent starts suspicious.
- Response teams from Palm Bay Fire Rescue, the Florida Forest Service, and the sheriff’s STAR helicopter used water drops and ground crews to slow the spread.
- Size and progress reports differed as the scene stayed active, with the Forest Service listing 75 acres at 10% contained and city crews citing roughly 160 acres.
- No injuries or home damage were reported, and officials closed the area and asked residents to stay out and remain vigilant.