The roads reopened on Monday after a fast-moving forest fire ravaged the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge over the weekend. Authorities believe lightning sparked the fire, which quickly grew from a few hundred acres to over 2,000. It primarily burned near the Peacock Pocket marshes. The fire broke out on Saturday during a severe storm. Since it happened so rapidly, people witnessing the bright orange sky engulfed in flames were worried. Officials from the Fish and Wildlife Service said the fire started at around 150 acres and expanded to 2,500 acres over the weekend. On Monday, the refuge announced that … Continue reading 2,500 Acres Engulfed: Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge Wildfire Sparks Concerns