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

Writer: Jack Lowenstein
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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.

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

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