The Greenway fire is still burning. The Greater Naples Fire District say its covered 6,600 acres and is only 20% contained, as of Sunday.
The Caloosahatchee Forestry Center say the cause of the fire is lightning.
Firefighters working in the Sabal Palm area say on occupied RV/home was lost and several other structures nearby was saved.
Firefighters continue to battle the Greenway fire now working through the Sabal Palm area. One occupied RV/home was lost. Several other structures were saved.
Further fire progression this evening is expected to move slowly to the NE with no homes in direct pathway. pic.twitter.com/8LUSk8U833
— Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 25, 2018
The Caloosahatchee Forestry Center is alerting residence of the nuisance heavy smoke can cause.
The center released a list of precautions residents living nearby wildfires can take to ensure their safety.
This includes :
SMOKE INFO 1 of 5: Pay attention to local air quality reports. As smoke gets worse, the concentration of particles in the air increases. #WildfireSmoke
— Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
SMOKE INFO 2 of 5: If you are advised to stay indoors, take steps to keep indoor air as clean as possible. Keep your windows and doors closed, run your air conditioner, keep the filter clean to prevent bringing additional smoke inside. #WildfireSmoke
— Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
SMOKE INFO 3 of 5: Help keep particle levels inside your home lower. When smoke is heavy, fine particles can build up indoors. Try to avoid using anything that burns, such as wood fireplaces, gas logs, gas stoves, candles, and don't vacuum. #WildfireSmoke
— Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
SMOKE INFO 4 of 5: If you have asthma or another lung disease, make sure you follow your healthcare provider’s directions about taking your medicines and following your asthma action plan. Have at least a five-day supply of medication on hand. #WildfireSmoke
— Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
SMOKE INFO 5 of 5: If you have cardiovascular disease, follow your healthcare provider’s directions and call if your symptoms worsen. #WildfireSmoke
— Caloosahatchee FC (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018
FIRE UPDATES -
116th Ave SE Fire - Now 8,000 acres and 45% contained. One structure is currently threatened and one hunting camp was destroyed.
West Boundary Fire - Now 2,200 acres and 50% contained.
Flag Pond Fire - Now 2,600 acres and 100% contained.
For road closure information click here.