Battle not over for firefighters – or residents – in Golden Gate Estates

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Firefighters in Collier County were being sent home Monday to rest up as they continued to battle a big brush fire that started Saturday afternoon. (Credit: WINK News)

Firefighters are still working to keep flames from destroying any more property in Golden Gate Estates.

Since the fire is at 900 acres and 75% containment, officials are cautiously optimistic.
They are in what they call “mop-up mode,” meaning that while most of this fire is contained, anything smoldering or smoking may reignite

Officials from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement say part of what they’re doing to get the fire to 100% containment is keeping an eye on the ground. Even if the ground isn’t showing smoke or fire, there is residual heat, so it’s important for people to be careful where they walk.

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