Engulfed Camper Catches Palm Bay Home on Fire

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April 16, 2025

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This afternoon, just after 1 p.m., units were dispatched to reports of a camper on fire next to a home in the SE section of the city.

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Crews arrived to find the camper and one side of the home heavily involved in flames.

Thanks to a strong response from multiple stations, the fire was quickly brought under control. There were no reported injuries.

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The homeowners were turned over to the care of the American Red Cross for post-incident support.

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