M/PIFCD battles two blazes at same time

On Monday, Jan 16, crews from the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District were dispatched to an outside fire in St James City on Blueberry Lane Upon arrival, a demolished trailer was found to be fully involved Crews were able to quickly contain the fire and protect surrounding structures

While responding to this fire, a second fire call came in Crews were then also dispatched to a brush fire, which was also in St. James City. Some crew members broke away from the structure fire and responded with assistance from Cape Coral Fire Department to the brush fire Upon arrival, it was found to be sparked from an illegal burn that got out of hand It was also quickly contained and extinguished

No injuries to report from either fire In total, crews responded to nine emergency calls that day serving our community

Fire Chief Ben Mickuleit reminds residents to remember to keep debris clear from fire hydrants so first responders have access to them at all times