Golden Gate Estates fire burns 12 hours, spans 300 acres

Reporter: Annalise Iraola Writer: Paul Dolan
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Golden Gate Estates fire. CREDIT: WINK News

Saturday morning fires burned in Collier County for more than 12 hours and spanned more than 300 acres is only 25% contained.

The fires are in the Golden Gate Estates on Wilson Boulevard and Jung Boulevard. The fire has been called “The Jung Fire.”

Crews have been working overnight to contain the blazes. All roads are open and evacuation orders have been lifted although the fire is not out yet.

WINK News spoke with Michael Harris, a mitigation specialist, and PIO for the Florida Forest Service Agency about the situation.

“It’s going to be smoky conditions throughout the evening and probably mostly tomorrow as well. As the fire gets contained that will decrease but just the best thing to do is keep your doors closed keep your windows closed keep your AC on and try to stay inside,” Harris said.

Blazes break out in Collier County. CREDIT: WINK News

The Florida Forestry Services said it lifted the evacuation order so that people have a chance to check on their families, homes, and pets.

The fire remains contained at 25% but all forward progression has been stopped.

This is a developing story and WINK News will update this story with more information when it becomes available.

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