Experimental Rocket Engine Test-Fire Sparks 40-Acre Brush Fire in Palm Bay
Palm Bay, Florida – A routine rocket engine test-firing inadvertently sparked a 40-acre brush fire at The Compound in Palm Bay, officials revealed. The fire, fueled by windy and dry conditions, prompted a swift response from up to 30 fire units, including the Florida Division of Forestry, to contain the blaze. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or structural damage resulting from the incident. According to Assistant Palm Bay Fire Rescue Fire Chief John Ringleb, …