Brushfires

During a press conference, state officials said the brush fire that started last week in Collier County has burned more than 8,500 acres and was 50% contained.Commissioner Nikki Fried, who oversees the Florida Forest Service, said brush fires have erupted across the state over the last two weeks.

Greater Naples Fire District Assistant Fire Chief On Collier Brush Fires.

Depending on where you are in Southwest Florida, you may have seen some lingering smoke this week, but no matter where you are, you almost definitely…

The Shy Wolf Sanctuary in Naples is home to 69 resident animals, all of whom were evacuated from their home as wildfires threatened Collier County last…

Collier County officials say about 5,500 acres are on fire in the Golden Gates Estates area near Naples. Welcome rain has just started falling nearby.…

This year the dry season has been abnormally dry, which has earned Southwest Florida the classification of being in a “severe” drought by the National…

A wildfire burning through Collier County has grown to more than 6,500 acres, threatening homes, closing roads, and causing mandatory…

The Florida Forest Service has treated more than 246,000 acres with prescribed burns since last August. That surpasses the national record.

Southwest Florida Fire officials are urging caution as they prepare for what could be an active season for wildfires in the dry months ahead. Early…