3 Alarm Commercial Structure Fire at the Space Coast Flea Market

(Brevard County, Fla.) - Fire crews from Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR), along with several other agencies, worked to extinguish a 3-alarm commercial fire early Tuesday morning at the Space Coast Flea Market in Cocoa.  Brevard County Fire Rescue dispatchers received a 911 call shortly before 2:30 a.m. from a caller who stated flames were visible on the walls of the flea market.  The building is located at 5605 N Highway 1 in Cocoa.

BCFR crews arrived just minutes after the alarm and found heavy fire and smoke penetrating the roof of the structure.  Firefighters immediately deployed hoselines to combat the fire.  Because of the intensity of the flames, a defensive strategy was initiated; meaning firefighters attacked the fire from the outside.  A second and third alarm was requested by the first arriving District Chief because of the intense heat and potential for further fire spread.

Four ladder trucks, 12 fire engines, and many more support vehicles delivered approximately 70 firefighters to the scene.  Firefighters battled the intense blaze for nearly two hours before they were able to knockdown the main body of fire.

Fire investigators from BCFR and the State Fire Marshal's Office were on to complete the investigation and interview witnesses.  According to the State Fire Marshal's Office, arson is believed to be the cause of the fire.

No injuries or road closures were reported.  Pics available at Flea Market Pics

By: Lieutenant Don Slayman

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