Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews quickly brought a brush fire under control Sunday afternoon near Sandusky Boulevard. The fire, driven by strong winds, started around 3 p.m. near several homes, prompting evacuations as a precaution. Firefighters worked with fresh-water trucks to control the blaze, which spread across 1.25 acres. By 4 p.m., crews were in mop-up mode, hosing down hotspots. No reports of any significant damage to homes. The cause of the fire is under investigation.