Crews battling large brush fire in Palm Bay

PALM BAY, Fla. – Fire crews in Palm Bay are battling a 40-acre brush fire, officials confirmed on Saturday evening.

Palm Bay Fire Rescue said they responded to the fire in the area of 2300 Irwin Ave. SW with assistance from the Division of Forestry, Malabar Fire Department, Brevard County Fire Rescue, and Melbourne Fire Department.

Originally reported as 25 acres, the fire is now around 40 acres, but officials said the fire is under control.

No structures were affected and no injuries were reported.

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