There are mandatory evacuations in place on both sides of Alligator Alley as the brush fire continues to spread through Collier County.
That could change very rapidly as we saw on Thursday with the wind as fires tore apart homes leaving them almost unrecognizable.
Friday morning, Collier County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the situation, saying there are no additional evacuations expected today but the existing ones will remain in effect throughout the day. One woman who rushed to help her dad after his home burned down told WINK News she is just grateful everybody is okay.
“Devastation… it’s very hard to see this place— as many fires that have come through its never been the house its always been the shop. My father is priceless…I’m so glad he’s alive,” said Golden Gate Estates resident, Jenifer Christensen.