Prescribed burn conducted near Florida panther refuge, I-75 and SR 29

A prescribed burn is happening in Collier County.

According to Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, a prescribed burn is being conducted near the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge off of I-75 and State Road 29 Thursday.

According to the Greater Naples Fire, winds are carrying smoke to the east.

There is a prescribed burn being conducted near the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, I75 and State Road 29. Winds are carrying the smoke to the east. pic.twitter.com/MIK5Pp1k8D

— Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) February 7, 2019

The fire rescue district also shared a “Burn Awareness Week” announcement.

It is Burn Awareness Week. Today’s message: pic.twitter.com/lx6dqxZeAu

— Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) February 7, 2019