Police Quiz Teens About Palm Bay Fire

"It spread very rapidly. Once the wind starts blowing, these fires just take off," Palm Bay Fire Chief Larry Hellmann said. "It appears there were children in the woods playing with matches and gasoline. They brought the gasoline from home."
June 2, 2003
"It spread very rapidly. Once the wind starts blowing, these fires just take off," Palm Bay Fire Chief Larry Hellmann said. "It appears there were children in the woods playing with matches and gasoline. They brought the gasoline from home."
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