Rockledge Fire Department first on scene to a house fire in Viera

On Wednesday, July 22nd at at approximately 3:00 p.m. Rockledge Fire Department Engine 37 responded to West Viera in unincorporated Brevard County for a reported house fire.  Rockledge E37 arrived to find heavy smoke coming from within the structure, but no visible fire.  The crew from Rockledge, along with members from BCFR Rescue 48 initiated an offensive interior attack, however they were quickly ordered to evacuate due to heavy fire conditions in the attic.



BCFR Truck 41 used an elevated master stream to continue fighting the flames, along with several other crews using hand lines from the exterior.  Unfortunately the home was deemed a total loss.  The official cause is under investigation, although several witnesses reported a lightning strike to the home just prior to the fire.

Posted by M. Clark