Two brush fires broke out in Naples, Florida, on Monday, May 18, with one growing to more than 200 acres by the afternoon.
The Hacienda Fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest off Rifle Range Road near Naples’ Azure community was burning 220 acres and 15% contained by around 3 p.m. The Picayune fire was getting decent rainfall, though, Jesse Lavender with the Florida Forest Service said.
The Florida Forest Service, Greater Naples Fire Rescue crews and Collier County Strike Team are fighting the fire.
Voluntary evacuation notices for the surrounding communities were sent as the fire was moving toward structures, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Max Hasse Community Park is the Safe Haven open for those electing to evacuate.
Fire crews are also battling the Inez Fire in the vicinity of Inez Road and Markley Avenue, the sheriff’s office reported. Authorities say the fire has grown to 35 acres and is moving as fast as the Hacienda Fire. The fire is 10% contained. No structures have been involved, no injuries reported, and no evacuations have been recommended or ordered.
Authorities are asking that the areas of the fires be avoided and residents continue to monitor local officials for updates.
Here’s where evacuees can seek shelter from the Hacienda fire and how to keep track of current wildfires and air quality on our maps below:
Safe Haven open for Naples Hacienda fire evacuees
Max Hasse Community Park is the sole Safe Haven open to those choosing to evacuate the Hacienda fire near Rifle Range Road.
Max Hasse Community Park is at 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. West, in Naples. The shelter is pet-friendly but you must bring your own supplies.
For more information, call the Max Hasse Community Park Safe Haven at (239) 252-4200.
Weapons and alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
Collier County recommends evacuees consider the following items:
Naples fire map
Air quality map for Naples, Collier County, Florida
Contributing: Tayeba Hussein, Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Kim Luciani is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s Audience team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://naplesnews.com/newsletters.
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Reporting by Kim Luciani, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Naples Daily News
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