Wildfire — Inland Collier County, Florida

2017-03-18 to 2017-03-31 · Inland Collier County, Florida

Event narrative

Parliament Fire started March 18th bruning 26,471 acres in Big Cypress National Preserve. The wildfire caused roads to be closed at times due to heavy smoke. Multiple campgrounds and trails were closed.

Wider weather episode

The Parliament wildfire started March 18th and burned in Big Cypress National Preserve. The fire was estimated at 26,471 acres. Portions of the preserve including Monument Lake and Burns Lake Campground and trails were closed. US Highway 41 from State Road 29 to Krome Avenue were closed due to smoke at times during this wildfire.Time and date is first reporting time of incident.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 684361. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.