An elderly woman and two animals died in a house fire in Palm Bay, according to firefighters.

As dry conditions keep the fire danger high in Central Florida, Palm Bay Fire Rescue is staying very busy protecting lives and property.

A fire at a Palm Bay home was “intensified” by several large lithium-ion batteries stored in the garage, according to fire rescue officials.

The fires happened around 2 a.m. on June 22 at a local auto body shop, according to Palm Bay Fire Rescue.

Palm Bay firefighters are advising drivers of a monthlong road closure.

Palm Bay firefighters say a large brush fire began Saturday in the U.S. Space Force Malabar Annex.

An explosion on an agricultural lot in Palm Bay is under investigation, according to Palm Bay Fire Rescue.

Fire crews in Palm Bay battled a 40-acre brush fire in the city’s “Compound” area on Saturday, with Palm Bay Fire Rescue later confirming the fire was accidental and had been caused by an explosion during testing by rocket enthusiasts.

A person had to be rescued Thursday afternoon after falling down a drainage culvert, according to Palm Bay Fire Rescue.

She made history as the first woman to lead Palm Bay Fire Rescue, but now Leslie Hoog says she doesn't want the job anymore.

An RV erupted in flames at a Brevard County 7-Eleven on Saturday evening, according to Palm Bay Fire Rescue.

One person is dead after a fire at a home in Brevard County on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials.

Palm Bay Fire Rescue is asking people to avoid these areas

PALM BAY, Fla. – No injuries have been reported after an explosion rocked a chemical plant in Palm Bay Tuesday morning, sending clouds of thick black smoke into the sky. About 30 minutes later, Palm Bay Fire Rescue confirmed that the explosion happened at FAR Chemical on Wilhelmina Court. According to its website, FAR Chemical has been “handling and processing complex and hazardous chemistries” at its Palm Bay facility for the past 35 years. Please avoid US 1 and the area of Conlan /Palm Bay Rd due to fires from an explosion near US 1 and RJ Conlan. Neighbor records moments after reported explosion at @FARChemical plant near U.S. 1 and RJ Conlan Blvd in Palm Bay.