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Crews respond to fire at Sutherland General Store in Golden Gate

Posted on 3/9/2023 — 2:57 AM

Collier County, FL — Our photographers were following up on a tip in Golden Gate of a possible sighting of a stolen trailer when they spotted heavy smoke coming from the area of 23rd Avenue SW and Collier Boulevard.

They immediately deployed a drone to better ascertain the nature of the fire while on the phone with a 911 dispatcher.

It was quickly determined that the fire was originating from the Sutherland General Store at 11875 Collier Boulevard and it was reported to dispatch that the fire had already self-vented and was burning through the roof.

A CCSO Aviation Unit helicopter responded to the area which prompted us to immediately ground our drone.

Upon arrival at the scene the front door was locked and it appeared no one was in the building.

Greater Naples Fire and North Collier Fire crews were dispatched to the incident at 8:04 PM Wednesday night.

The fire was brought under control within minutes of their arrival.

The extent of the damage is unknown at this time.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

By: Alex Ihrig | UCBN

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