Local crews will help with Brevard County wildfires

May 12th, 2008 | Category: Tampa Blog

A team of firefighters from Pinellas County will leave for Brevard County that wee hours to assist local crews working to control brush fires that have burned hundreds of acres and threatened homes.

Responding to the demand from Brevard County are fire departments from St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Largo, Safety Harbor, Palm

Harbor, Treasure Island, South Pasadena, Gulfport and St. Pete Beach. In all, 20 firefighters, two strike team leaders and five fire engines will be sent. They are expected to depart from St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport around 9:30 a.m.

Waveney Ann Moore, Times staff writer

Original post by tampabaycom

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