Click here to see an updated version of this article , including the fact that dozers built a fireline through the burning cars. Yesterday a fire at the Southwest Florida International Airport at Fort Myers, Florida destroyed 3, rental cars that were stored in an overflow parking area on the east side of Terminal Access Road.
Firefighters on the ground were assisted by helicopters dropping water on the flames. The cars were stored in a grassy field, a fact that may have helped the fire spread. Vicki Moreland, communications director for the airport, said even though 3, cars burned, another 3, cars in the lot were saved. She said the cause of the fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshal.
The main road leading to the terminal was closed during the fire but reopened at 11 p. Saturday morning, Florida Forest Service personnel returned to the scene to make sure the fire did not pick back up again, according to Melinda Avni, FFS mitigation specialist.
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After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire. View all posts by Bill Gabbert. Unfortunately due to this COVID many car rental agencies have too many vehicles that are not being rented at this time. They are struggling to find space to place them. Leonard, I visited several websites trying to find an aerial photo of the fire but was unsuccessful. Why are 7, cars being stored at an airport not that large anyway?
