Fire crews in Palm Bay are fighting flames at The Compound for the second day in a row. The fires began Wednesday afternoon in the undeveloped area, which has been the site of multiple incidents this week. Palm Bay Fire Rescue confirmed the blazes are still active as of late Wednesday. The Compound, located on the western edge of the city, has become a focal point for emergency responders this week. Firefighters were still on scene Wednesday evening, working to contain the latest flames. The area has no permanent structures, but the repeated fires have raised concerns among local officials. Nine separate fires were reported at The Compound on Tuesday night, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. Authorities are investigating the cause of those earlier blazes, but police have said they believe the fires were set intentionally. The department did not specify any suspects or motives in the ongoing probe. The Compound has been the site of multiple wildfires in recent years, though officials have not yet determined a pattern. Residents in the surrounding area have reported seeing smoke from the fires, which have been visible from nearby neighborhoods. Firefighters are using water tankers and ground crews to combat the flames, which are burning through dry vegetation. No injuries have been reported in connection with the fires. The Palm Bay Fire Rescue has not yet released details about the extent of the damage. The repeated fires have prompted calls for increased monitoring of the area. Local officials have not yet commented publicly on the situation. The fires are expected to remain a priority for emergency services through the night.
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Fires blaze again at Palm Bay's The Compound after overnight cluster
Firefighters are battling blazes at Palm Bay's The Compound for the second consecutive day, following nine separate fires the night before.
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