Picayune Strand State Forest Fire Devours Over 100 Acres

A wildfire is burning near Immokalee in southwestern Florida. The blaze is active inside Picayune Strand State Forest and has consumed over 100 acres. Officials say no homes are currently threatened and no injuries have been reported.

The Florida Forest Service’s Caloosahatchee Forestry Center provided containment and acreage figures. The center serves Lee, Collier and Hendry counties.

Fire behavior and area affected

The flames have moved through forested wetlands and scrubland within the preserve. Authorities said the fire devoured large swaths of vegetation in a short time.

Response and resources

Collier County Sheriff’s Office is assisting fire crews with helicopters in the area. Aerial assets are supporting suppression efforts alongside ground crews.

Containment and investigation

Florida Forest Service data indicated the blaze was 0% contained as of 4 p.m. on April 13. The cause remained under investigation at the time of reporting.

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