A brush fire east of Naples has grown from 100 acres to about 1,500 acres in less than 24 hours.
In its second day, evacuations remain for some residents, while winds remain steady at 20 to 25 mph with mainly dry conditions.
Collier commissioners get an update on Picayune Strand fire
Collier County officials discussed the fire at a regular board meeting April 14.
County manager Amy Patterson emphasized that crews worked hard overnight to battle the fire…