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Dry June fuels 20-acre brush fire near Alico Road in Lee County

A brush fire near Alico Road grew to 20 acres as dry June weather and wind pushed smoke across the area.

When
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Where
Alico Road near Esplanade Lake Club Boulevard
Official source
WINK News

What happened?

A brush fire off Alico Road in Lee County expanded to roughly 20 acres Tuesday, according to WINK. Smoke reduced visibility earlier in the day and drew concern from nearby residents while crews worked in a wooded area north of Esplanade Lake Club Boulevard. San Carlos Park Fire told WINK that wind and unusually dry June conditions made the fire harder to fight. Officials said the cause was still unclear.

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Source

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