A wildfire, sparked by lightning, is currently raging in the Peacocks Pocket impoundment area of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The blaze, which began earlier today, has already consumed an estimated 150-200 acres. Firefighters from the Fish & Wildlife Service are on site and will be monitoring the fire throughout the night.

In response to the fire, all access roads to Peacocks Pocket have been closed. These include West Gator Creek, Gator Creek East, Gator Creek, and Catfish Creek roads. The closures will remain in effect until fire crews determine the areas are safe.