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Rain Aids Big Cypress Wildfire Fight
3 Mar
Summary
- Evening storms brought over half an inch of rain.
- The Collier County blaze has spread to 35,000 acres.
- Firefighters received much-needed relief from the rain.
Relief arrived for firefighters on the Big Cypress National Preserve as evening storms deposited more than half an inch of rain across southern sections of the wildfire.
This precipitation offered a much-needed respite to those working to control the rapidly expanding blaze. However, the fire's persistence remains a significant concern.
The wildfire, located in Collier County, has now grown to engulf an area of 35,000 acres. Containment efforts continue to be a substantial challenge for fire crews.
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