Explosions reported at cluttered house in Palm Bay: officials

PALM BAY, Fla. - Several small explosions were reported at a house in Palm Bay on Wednesday morning, according to the Palm Bay Fire Department. 

The call came in just after 10:30 a.m. about the home on Bailey Terrace in Palm Bay. 

When firefighters arrived, they heard several small explosions. They had trouble getting into the home to fight the fire due large amounts of clutter and items stored inside.

No one was inside the home at the time of the explosion and subsequent fire. 

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Because of the condition the house is in, the behavior of the fire and previous reports from police, the fire department made the presumption drug making materials were involved the spokesperson said. Police have been to the home for drug-related calls in the past. Once inside, crews found no evidence of drugs or drug making materials inside.

The fire was under control at one point, but has since re-ignited with fire going through the roof, officials said. 

"Crews made a push into the structure but were met with a significant number of stored items inside the home," the Palm Bay Fire Department said. "These high content homes present several unique and challenging fire ground obstacles, including the ability to complete a quick and efficient search of the home, a 360 of the structure, ventilation, and extinguishment."

Fire officials also said crews were "hampered" by low water output from the hydrants, nearby exposures and reports of small explosions. 

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A vehicle parked in front of the home is a "total loss" after it was engulfed in flames, officials added. The house, too, will likely be a total loss. 

A brief power outage in the area was also reported, and FPL had to disconnect utilities as a safety measure.