
Collier County Sheriff’s Office says traffic to Barefoot Beach is closed off due to a damaged propane tank.
CCSO says traffic is currently closed there because an underground propane tank on Southport Cove was damaged during a demolition project this morning and propane is spraying into the air.
CCSO, North Collier Fire Rescue and Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District are on scene.
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