BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Crews are working to contain a large brush fire in Micco.
- Large brush fire buring in Micco
- Fire is near Interstate 95 in Brevard Co.
- Firefighters working to contain it
Palm Bay Fire Rescue said the fire was estimated at more than 600 acres Sunday night.
The fire was reported Sunday in the Micco Preserve area near Interstate 95.
Flames were across the street from the Deer Run subdivision, causing concern among residents.
"This is scary, we just lost our insurance," said Scott Nelson. "So we don't even have insurance on our home right now."
Nelson and his wife kept a close eye on the fire, as did many living in the area.
"Right now, they are thinking about horses being trailed up and pulled if they need to," he said. "Very tense back here right now."
A portion of Babcock Street that runs to Micco Road was closed.
Firefighters with Brevard County Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service are assisting PBFR.
No evacuations were ordered and homes are not being threatened, according to officials.
Twenty-three fire units and five forestry tractors are being used to contain the fire.
A STAR helicopter is conduting water drops in the area.
"Due to the crews being aggressive and being on it, we have moved it north away from the houses," said Palm Bay District Chief Shane Cameron.
The cause of the fire has not been released.
Officials are urging people to avoid the area.
Florida Highway Patrol said it's monitoring the fire to see if affects road conditions.
This brush fire follows one that burned in the area of John Rodes Boulevard in Melbourne on Saturday.
Reporter Matt Fernandez contributed to this story.