COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — The Cypress Camp Trail Wildfire has now reached 9,749 acres, according to South Florida National Parks and Preserve Fire Prevention and Communication.
It was first discovered on Tuesday, April 4. The fire is 81% contained as of 1:38 p.m. Tuesday (4/11) according to the Cypress Camp Trail Fire and Aviation.
The fire is burning in a mixture of grass, brush, and pine.
Multiple response crews have been on the scene providing assistance in suppression efforts, including The National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Florida Forest Service.
The response has now been turned over to the National Parks Service.
Cypress Camp Trail Fire says the biggest concern for drivers right now is smoke on the roadways. Use caution in the area of I-75 and SR-29.
I-75 and SR-29 were previously closed but have now reopened, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office.
All lanes of Interstate 75, in both directions are open for motorists. Emergency crews are still on scene and utilizing the interstate to access parts of the fire.
Please use caution & slow down for emergency vehicles or smoke in the area.
Bonita Springs residents may notice some traffic lights are not functioning due to a power outage. The timeline of these outages is unknown. Motorists are asked to treat intersections as a four-way stop & use caution
Ground and aerial resources are at work attempting to contain the fire.
Temporary closures include the following areas:
Closures Include: All trails, campgrounds, and roadways
- East of Nobles Grade
- North of I-75
- West of Highway 29
- South of Northern Preserve Boundary
Campground Closures:
- Bear Island Campground
- Pink Jeep Campground
- Gator Head Campground
Trail Closures:
- Florida Trail North of MM63 I-75 to Seminole Boundary
- All ORV Trails in Bear Island Unit
- Rock Road (between CDU 11 to CDU 17)
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
