Homes in Golden Gate evacuated due to 7-acre brush fire

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Helicopter preparing to drop water buck on brush fire. CREDIT: HELEN HIGAZY

Multiple crews responded to a fire that had broken out in an area around Golden Gate in Collier County, forcing the evacuation of several homes.

According to the Division of Forestry, the fire spanned seven acres in size but is now contained.

According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the fire was located around Sixth Avenue Northeast and Everglades Boulevard.

Impacted homes along Sixth Avenue Northeast had to evacuate.

Helicopters and crews doused the flames with water, dumping about 20 buckets full of water on the fire.

Eastbound traffic was shut down on Sixth Ave Northeast and Fourth Avenue Northeast, while Everglades Boulevard remained open.

The next day, crews responded to a small fire on the same scene.

Greater Naples Fire representative Tiffany Wood said units spotted a small fire that had popped up.

However, it is currently unknown what ignited.

All fires have since been contained.

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