A brush fire near Interstate 75 in Collier County is prompting a right-lane closure at Mile Marker 110 before Vanderbilt Beach Road.
According to the Florida Forest Service, as of 4:43 p.m., the fire is at six acres and 75% containment. Officials said the fire is near I-75 south of Immokalee Road. The FFS said four tractor-plows, aircraft and local fire departments were responding to the scene.
Fire crews have secured the north line and along I-75, FFS officials said.
Evacuations are underway in the Wilshire Lakes community, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are going door to door in Wilshire Lakes.
According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office , all lanes of Vanderbilt Road are closed between Oakes Boulevard and Livingston Road due to the fire.
The Collier County government said North Collier Regional Park, which is located at 15000 Livingston Road, is closed due to a brush fire in a preserve area.
This is a developing story.
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