Wildfire in Inland Collier County, Florida

Wildfire May 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026 · Inland Collier County, Florida

What the National Weather Service wrote

Florida Forest Service reports that the Rifle Range Rd wildfire burned a total area of 650 acres in Collier County.

The wider storm

Persistent drought created an environment ripe for wildfire through much of May. Sporadic thunderstorm activity produced lightning which ignited a few wildfires.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1344382. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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