National Weather Service Confirms lightning strike the cause of 250 acre fire

The National Weather Service confirmed a wild fire started in The Picayune Strand Wildlife Management Area due to a lightning strike on Monday March 31st.

So far, according to the Florida Forest Service, the fire has burned over 250 acres and is currently 40% contained.

Greater Naples Fire says there are currently no structures in danger. And they are still working with the Florida Forest Service and 12 dozers and 4 brush trucks on site to fight the fire…

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