Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Florida wildfires ravage dozens of homes

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Damage is estimated at nearly $10 million for brush fires that swept through Brevard County, Florida damaging and destroying more than 160 homes.

One veteran firefighter said he was stunned after seeing some of the damage in Palm Bay where crews were continuing to put out hot spots and mopping up areas late Tuesday, WKMG-TV, Orlando, reported.

Statewide, more than 100 fires were reported burning Tuesday.