Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Fires Power Electric Shutdown In Mid-Hendry County

PORT LABELLE, FL. -- POWER GRID SHUTDOWN DOWN DUE TO FIRES IN THE AREA OF BANYAN VILLAGE

UPDATE: 05/14/24 2:49am
It is reported 15 acres has burned and is approximately 90% contained. Power should be restored at this time. Residents should expect a heavy layer of smoke in the air. A fire crew will remain on scene through the night to monitor any hot spots.

UPDATE: 05/13/24. 23:38pm
Tampa Westbound Traffic from Hendry Isles Blvd has been blocked.

UPDATE: 05/13/24 10:06pm
IF YOU LIVE IN THE AREA OF TAMPA/21ST STREET AND VERO - First responders are evacuating residents at this time. Please be prepared to leave your home. Firefighters are working hard to protect your lives and property.

UPDATE: 05/13/24 9:43PM
If you are in the area of Tampa Ave an 21st Streer and are being asked by First responders to an evacuate your home, please do as you are asked. It is reported that this particular fired is quickly approaching homes and first responders are working to keep you safe.

It is reported there were approximately 9 fires in the area of Banyan Village. It appears they are contained. There is reported heavy smoke in the area as well. Those fire units are enroute to assist other units on scene in the area of Tampa Ave and 21st Street.
Updates will continue to be provided.

UPDATE: 05/13/24 9:13pm
There are two fires reported in Pioneer Plantation. Those areas include Christopher Lane and Tampa Ave.
At this time there are is no reported damage to any homes or out buildings. There is reported flooding on some roadways.
Please stay in your homes and away from areas where first responders are working.

Due to severe lightening strikes several fires have been reported in the Banyan Village area, and along State Road 80. It has been requested by fire departments on scene, that Glades Electric conduct a power grid shut down. This will affect Glades Electric customers in the areas of Port LaBelle, Banyan Village, Horseshoe Acres and Pioneer Plantation.
At this time it is unknown how long residents may be without power.

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