Fire officials in Naples, Florida told the BBC that there were no reports of injuries or damage to homes. Firefighters were able to contain the large brush fire as home owners were instructed to evacuate. Florida faces threats from wildfires year-round, but the season is set to peak next month.

The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida is climbing again, increasing to a statewide average of 332 Wednesday from 330 on Tuesday. The driest counties across South Florida are seeing dry conditions worsen. The drought index uses a scale from 0, which is very wet, to 800, which is very dry.