Picayune Strand State Forest Wildfire

A 1,650-acre fire at Picayune Strand State Forest is 40% contained as of 2:09 PM, and wind is again having an impact. 

The fire has been ongoing since Monday, with several streets near the fire being evacuated, including parts of Stable Way, Union Drive, Barton Gliba Drive, Benefield Road, Beck Boulevard, and Le Buff Road. The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District and the North Collier Fire Rescue District are working with Florida Forest Service (FFS) to contain the fire.

The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District Facebook page reports that a temporary Wildfire Smoke Refuge location for East Naples residents is available at South Regional Library, 8-65 Lely Cultural Parkway until 8:00 PM this evening. This is not a Safe Haven location and is not for overnight sheltering. The Golden Gate Community Center at 4701 Golden Gate Parkway is open for evacuees.