Smokey conditions in Big Cypress create driving hazard on U.S. 41
A wildfire in the Big Cypress National Preserve north of U.S. 41 has been burning for a week and grown to nearly 10,000 acres.
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A wildfire in the Big Cypress National Preserve north of U.S. 41 has been burning for a week and grown to nearly 10,000 acres.
The Sandy Fire initially broke on Monday with 50-acres under flame in an area of the preserve in the far eastern part of Collier County. By Sunday morning the fire had spread to 8,398 acres and containment remained at 0%.
The Sandy Fire broke out Monday at 50 acres in the far eastern part of Collier County. By Sunday morning the fire had spread to 8,398 acres and containment remained at 0%.
The Sandy Fire was discovered on May 1st, east of the Oasis Trail. Dry fuels, low relative humidity, and several private structures in the area have made progress difficult over the last several days. The fire is currently 5,483 acres.
Active fire behavior was observed Thursday on the wildfire, called the Sandy Fire, as the original 50-acre-under-flame area expanded.Phase one of the Sandy Wildfire Evacuation Plan has been initiated and residents within the areas of concern have been notified of potential fire impacts in the coming days.