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Naples, Fla. – Drivers across Collier County face reduced visibility and worsening air quality early Thursday as smoke drifts across I-75, US-41 and surrounding roadways before the morning commute peaks. Conditions may change quickly within short distances, creating sudden drops in visibility before 9 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, smoke from a wildfire burning in Big Cypress National Preserve is moving west and southwest across inland Collier County. The smoke plume is affecting areas near Naples, Marco Island and other coastal communities, with the greatest impact expected through mid-morning Thursday…