Brush fire breaks out in Melbourne; roads closed in area

Florida residents flee after growing wildfires threaten their homes

New wildfires in Florida have sent residents fleeing their homes and closed roadways to traffic.

'Digital' fire in Melbourne forces evacuations, closes John Rodes Boulevard

The fire has spread to up to 10 acres and jumped the roadway, officials said.

Brush fire breaks out in Melbourne; roads closed in area

A brush fire broke out Wednesday in Melbourne, creating lots of smoke in the area.

Crews respond to brush fire in Melbourne

The fire is in a wooded area in Melbourne in Brevard County.

John Rodesbrush fire contained by early evening

MELBOURNE — A large brush fire closed John Rodes Boulevard between Eau Gallie Boulevard and Dow Road early Wednesday afternoon.

High Florida fire danger sparks quick-spreading flames that prompt evacuations

MELBOURNE, Fla. – New wildfires in Florida have sent residents fleeing their homes and closed roadways to traffic. The Sunshine State is forecast to experience a busier-than-average wildfire season this spring.Earlier this month, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service warned Floridians that they needed to be ready for a potentially busy wildfire season after the National Interagency Fire Center predicte…