Called the “Golden Gates Estates Fire” in Collier County, Florida near Naples. This Florida wildfire is only 0%-10% contained and has burned over 8,500 acres and 12 buildings.
The brush fire began in Golden Gate Estates around 2 p.m. Wednesday and at one point separated into about six different brush fires because of the spread of embers or flames.
I-75 was closed for a bit Wednesday.
Dry conditions and high winds are expected to ramp up the situation this afternoon.
#wildfire update: Both the #22ndAveSE and the #36thAveSE fires are now being reported as one fire, named the #36thAveSE fire. Size is at 4,000 acres and 0% containment. @FLForestService @CollierPIO
— FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) May 14, 2020
