Crews are working to extinguish the flames of several fires still burning Sunday morning across Southwest Florida.
A travel advisory is in effect for mile markers 107 to 95 on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Officials are listing the official cause of the Flag Pond, Greenway and 116th Ave fires as lighting.
#FlagPondFire #GreenwayFire #116thAveSEFire the official cause for these #wildfires LIGHTNING #FLFire #Flwildfire pic.twitter.com/We0Z9HwtdR
— FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
Collier County
‘116th Avenue SE’ fire
This fire has burned 8,000 acres and is 45 percent contained, according to the Florida Forest Service on Sunday.
A hunting camp was destroyed and one structure is threatened, Florida Forest Service officials said.
Incident 102 #116thAveSEFire has grown to 7,000 acres with 40% contained. 1 structure is currently threatened and 1 hunting camp was destroyed. Wildland firefighters continue to work around the clock to increase containment. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire @GN_Fire @CollierEM
— FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
‘Flag Pond’ fire
This fire has burned 2,600 acres and is 100 percent contained as of Sunday, Greater Naples Fire 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
‘Greenway’ fire
These flames scorched 6,600 acres and is 20 percent contained, according to the Florida Forest Service on Sunday. An RV home was burned in Sabal Palm.
Incident 99 #GreenwayFire is now 6,500 acres and 15% contained. Incident 102 #116thAveSEFire is 7,200 acres and 45% contained. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire
— FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
Greater Naples fire officials said residents and visitors in the Sabal Park, Verona Walk and Winding Cypress areas should stay alert.
Everglades Boulevard has closed, according to fire officials. 52nd Avenue to Sabal Palm remains shut down.
ROAD CLOSURES: 52nd Ave SE to Sabal Palm remain closed to the public. Everglades Blvd is now closed. Road closures allow first responders to focus on containing the #wildfire #FLFire #Flwildfire
— FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
“Looking at your back door and seeing this, would you be comfortable sleeping at night?” said Naples resident.
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
Hendry County
‘West Boundary’ fire
This fire has charred 2,200 acres and is 50 percent contained, the Florida Forest Service said Sunday via Twitter.
#WestBoundaryFire is holding at 2,200 acres and 50% containment. Wildland firefighters are transitioning to night operations #wildfire #Flfires #Flwildfire
— FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
LEE COUNTY
‘Water Plant’ fire
This fire was extinguished but was rekindled Sunday afternoon. It is currently 20 acres. Multiple crews are responding. The fire is located just south of RSW.
#WaterPlantFire #LeeCounty 20 acres, with helicopter, fixed wing, and 3 medium dozers on scene working to contain #wildfire 📸 @MichaelBraunNP pic.twitter.com/kbM7TtGnGG
— FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
@FFS_cafc en route to a #wildfire located South of RSW. Dozers are working on the 10 acre fire. Wildland firefighters are seeing extreme fire behavior. #FLFire #Flwildfire
— FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
Smoky conditions in SWFL
Fire crews are urging people to remain vigilant as smoke billows from fires burning across Southwest Florida.
Smoke is covering a good portion of southern Collier County including Marco Island.
There is no need to call 9-1-1 for smoke in the air unless you actually see flames.
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@winknews @NBC2 @ABC7SWFL @ndn @Fox4Now @ImmFire_PIO pic.twitter.com/obMSRc27rO— North Collier Fire Rescue (@NCFRPio) March 24, 2018
FIRE RISK: “Moderate” fire danger level for Collier County today 03.25.18. – Please use caution with any outdoor burning activities. pic.twitter.com/voMcgCjFyv
— Immokalee Fire (@ImmFire_PIO) March 25, 2018