Picayune Strand State Forest wildfire update: Crews will remain fighting the fire throughout the night. The fire remains at 1200 acres with 15% contained. Residents are advised to continue to report any fires they see in their area to the proper authorities.
On 1/19/26 at 7:45 PM, GNFR crews responded to a vehicle fire at the 76MM SB on I-75. EN63, WT63 & BC70 quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries reported. Thanks to our crews for the fast response and to motorists for slowing down and moving over.
The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County, effective January 16, 2026.
The ban will remain in effect until further notice.
For more information, call 311, (239) 252-4311, or visit https://t.co/Zc0mRvrH4X
Brush Fire UPDATE #5 at 12:00pm 5/23/25: The fire is holding at 250 acres and is now at 90% containment. Crews are remaining on scene and making sure the fire does not spread.
Update #2 May 22nd at 5:30pm: The brush fire is now at 200 acres and 40% containment. It is still heading East into the Picayune Strand State Forest. Crews are working to safeguard the at-risk structures on Sabal Palm from potential damage.
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District Crews are currently working a brush fire in the area of Sanders Blvd and Sabal Palm Rd. in East Naples. It is approximately 40 acres and fire crews are working on containment with Florida Forestry. Residents nearby will experience heavy smoke.
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🚨Tropical Storm and Storm Surge warnings remain in effect for all portions of South Florida.
Helene has been upgraded to Hurricane Helene as of 11AM. Conditions will continue to deteriorate this afternoon and tonight with rain becoming more widespread.
Today is #InternationalDogDay and what better way for us to celebrate it than with a Dalmatian on a Fire Engine! 🚒 This sweet pup is named Nozzle and his human is Capt. Roll. #TheMoreYouKnow
GNFD, NCFD & NFD crews on scene of a brushfire in the area of 6th Ave NE and Everglades Blvd. Traffic is shut down on EB 6th Ave NE and 4th Ave NE (Everglades Blvd is open) and impacted homes along 6th Ave NE are being evacuated. CCSO helicopter is on the way w/ water!
The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District is sending its deepest condolences to Kathleen Passidomo and the family of John Passidomo. Praying for comfort in this time of immense loss.
The outpouring of love, support, and kind words about John is so comforting. Thank you. The girls and I are taking time to grieve as a family. Sharing our last photo from a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure. He was more handsome then the day we met nearly 50 years ago.❤️
We’re having Fire Chief Sapp’s Retirement Open House tomorrow at 1pm, with a brief presentation at 2pm.
If you’re unable to join us, here’s the zoom link to be able to watch the presentation: https://t.co/Q3S5jes4Ks
Meeting ID: 816 5840 5504
Passcode: 912440