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A fire in a section of the Big Cypress National Preserve bordering I-75 in Collier County grew by more than 50 percent since Wednesday and was now burning more than 4,500 acres.

Cypress Camp Trail fire in Collier expands to nearly 6,700 acres; reported burning close to I-75

Michael Braun

The National Interagency Fire Center reported the Big Cypress National Preserve reported Thursday that the fire had grown by more than 50 percent.

The Florida Highway Patrol remains looking for the driver of a full size motorhome involved in a hit-and-run on Alligator Alley who fled the vehicle after it crashed into a fence and burst into flames.

Crime

Hit-and-run motorhome driver escapes into Everglades after vehicle crashes, burns on I-75

WGCU Staff

The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of a full size motorhome involved in a hit-and-run on Alligator Alley who fled the vehicle after it crashed into a fence and burst into flames.

Crime

ID sought on hit-and-run car that clipped FHP unit in Collier County

WGCU Staff

Photos of the vehicle art the scene show it as a dark-colored model with undercarriage neon lighting.