Collier County brush fire that’s burned for over a week 53% contained

OCHOPEE, Fla. (WSVN) — Firefighters are finally beginning to get a handle on a massive brush fire in Collier County.

Officials on Tuesday said a thunderstorm on Monday dropped helpful rain on the southern portion of the fire, so it is now 53% contained.

However, officials said, no rain fell on the northern part of the blaze, which is burning close to Interstate 75 near Naples…

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