A fast-moving brush fire near the intersection of Newman Drive and Beck Boulevard had parts of Golden Gate Estates on edge Monday evening, sending residents out of their homes and triggering evacuations and road closures while firefighters moved in.
Safe haven and what to bring
The Golden Gate Community Center at 4701 Golden Gate Parkway is operating as the county's safe-haven site and is taking in both people and pets. Evacuees have been told to bring their own supplies and medications. The shelter phone number is (239) 252‑4180, according to a post shared by NWS Miami, which retweeted the Collier County Emergency Management alert.
Where the fire is and who’s responding
The blaze was reported near Newman Drive and Beck Boulevard in north Golden Gate Estates, and crews from the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District moved quickly to protect homes and attack the flames. Officials have asked people to steer clear of the area while fire apparatus and personnel operate there, per the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District.
Road closures, smoke and safety
Smoke from the fire may reduce visibility and affect air quality in nearby neighborhoods, so motorists should expect delays and take it slow. Per the Collier County Sheriff's Office, residents in evacuation zones are urged to follow instructions from emergency personnel and to stay out of evacuated areas until they are officially declared safe.
How to get updates
For verified information on road closures, shelter status and evacuation zones, residents are advised to monitor the Collier County Emergency Management account on X and local agency websites. Local officials and fire crews will continue to post updates through their channels, including the Collier County Emergency Management account and the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District.
