Shelter opens for brush fire evacuees in Coller County

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. —

A large brush fire quickly intensified to more than 600 acres within hours on Monday, prompting evacuations and the opening of a shelter for evacuees.

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The Safe Haven for fire evacuees is now open at the Golden Gate Community Center, at 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, for those affected by the Newman and Beck Blvd Brush Fire.

This is the only shelter currently open, and this shelter is pet-friendly. Please bring all supplies with you to the shelter.

Items to consider:

• Prescription medications
• Sleeping bag or bed roll, blanket, pillow
• Books, magazines, and electronic entertainment items with headphones
• Change of clothing
• Snacks or special foods
• Baby/Children’s diapers, formula, etc.
• Pet vaccination records
• Pet food

Weapons and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

For more information, call the Golden Gate Community Center Safe Haven at (239) 252-4180.

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