Brush fire ignites in Brevard County

Fire started from vehicle fire, authorities say

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County authorities are fighting a 40-acre brush fire in Barefoot Bay on Friday, ignited by vehicle fire.

Lieutenant Don Slayman said the fire was reported at 4:30 p.m. in the are of Honeysuckle Drive in Barefoot Bay and grew from 500 feet to at least 40 acres.

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If the fire continues southwest, three homes and four occupied stables could be threatened. As of Friday evening,however, only one structure is endangered, officials said.


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