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Flag Pond Fire in Picayune State Strand Forest. Photo via The Caloosahatchee Forestry Center on Twitter. Crews worked to extinguish large brush fires Saturday in Southwest Florida. The fire danger indices showed Collier County at a high risk and Lee County at and Extreme fire risk, according to the Florida Forest Service. Outdoor burning is discouraged at this time. Resident throughout the Greater Naples Fire District are experiencing smoke conditions due to the ongoing wildfires. If you have difficulty breathing please refrain from outdoor activities. Unless you see a fire there is no need to report generalized smoke conditions to 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/KIZwI2tPum — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 24, 2018 Another high wildfire danger day. Be careful out there. pic.twitter.com/E0JvUP68vi — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 24, 2018 RED FLAG WARNING: High fire danger for #LeeCounty Drought conditions, low humidity, and high or erratic winds make it ideal for a #wildfire and rapid spread. Outdoor burning is discouraged. #SWFL pic.twitter.com/5ywtNU2Re5 — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018 Collier County ‘Flag Pond Fire’ The Flag Pond Fire scorched 2,600 acres in the Picayune Strand Forest and was 90 percent contained as of 10:00 p.m. Saturday, Greater Naples Fire District said on Twitter. #FlagPondFire is now 2,600 acres and 90% contained. Wildland firefighters worked through the night and containment lines are holding. Mop up will continue throughout the day to extinguish any hot spots or flare ups. pic.twitter.com/b5d0bcqKeB — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 24, 2018 Picayune Strand State Forest- Sabal Palm Trail is CLOSED to the public while wildland firefighters continue to fight wildfires in the forest. For more information visit https://t.co/GVRwo7Lo11 — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018 Smoke may impact I-75 throughout the day. Follow these simple steps if you encounter smoke on the highway. #FlagPondFire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018 ‘Greenway fire’ The 2,500-acre Greenway Fire was 25 percent contained as of 10:00 p.m. Saturday, fire officials said. One occupied RV home was lost. Several other structures were saved, according to officials. Firefighters continue to battle the Greenway fire now working through the Sabal Palm area. One occupied RV/home was lost. Several other structures were saved. Further fire progression this evening is expected to move slowly to the NE with no homes in direct pathway. pic.twitter.com/8LUSk8U833 — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 25, 2018 ‘116th Ave SE fire’ The 116th Avenue Southeast Fire has burned 2,250 acres and was 10 percent contained as of 10:00 p.m. Saturday, according to fire officials. Incident 102 #116thAveSEFire has grown to 2,250 acres and 10% contained. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018 Hendry County ‘West Boundary fire’ The West Boundary Fire burned 1,500 acres and was 50 percent contained as of 10:00 p.m. Saturday, The Caloosahatchee Forestry Center said on Twitter. Incident 98 #WestBoundaryFire is 1,500 acres and 50% contained. Wildland firefighters have been briefed and are continuing to establishing lines and monitor for any breakouts. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 24, 2018