Wildfire in Collier County grows close to 10K acres
The Sandy Fire in Collier County, Florida, led federal wildfire officials to warn drivers Monday morning to slow down and take extra caution.
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The Sandy Fire in Collier County, Florida, led federal wildfire officials to warn drivers Monday morning to slow down and take extra caution.
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.