PALM BAY, Fla. \u2013 Several large brush fires broke out in an infamous portion of Palm Bay known as \u201cThe Compound\u201d on Tuesday night, according to fire officials.<\/p>\n
In a release, Palm Bay Fire Rescue said that the Florida Forest Service and Brevard County Sheriff\u2019s Office STAR helicopter \u2014 the latter of which is used to dump water \u2014 came in to help with the fire.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this time, we are asking everyone to stay out of The Compound for safety reasons,\u201d the release reads. \u201cThere are currently no reports of damage to homes or property, and no reported injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n
[RELATED: Man arrested after human remains found in suitcase in Palm Bay\u2019s \u2018Compound\u2019]<\/p>\n
Per PBFR, crews are expected to remain on scene for several more hours, and the agency is investigating the possibility of arson.<\/p>\n
No additional information has been provided at this time.<\/p>\n
The Compound has become notorious in recent years after investigators revealed that several high-profile homicides emerged from the area.<\/p>\n
More recently, human remains were found in suitcases, leading to the arrest of 19-year-old Lucas Jones.<\/p>\n
[RELATED: New homicide revitalizes debate over finally developing the Compound]<\/p>\n
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