Wildfire — Inland Collier County, Florida

2021-05-22 to 2021-05-29 · Inland Collier County, Florida

Event narrative

Reports of several road closures, including areas on Everglades Blvd, Golden Gate Blvd, and I-75/Alligator Alley, due to smoke from the 14th Avenue Wildfire. The fire caused the loss of two homes, an additional two sustaining damage, and multiple outbuildings damaged or destroyed. The source of the fire is unknown. The total acreage of the fire was 1,500 acres.

Wider weather episode

Very dry conditions across South Florida, especially western interior sections, allowed a wildfire to burn in Collier County for over a week. The fire quickly spread and lingered due to lack of rain and gusty winds. Smoke produced very low to no visibility in the area periodically over the course of the fire's lifespan. Multiple homes damaged, some destroyed. Voluntary evacuation orders were in place.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 958382. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.