Fire closes El Jobean fishing pier in Charlotte County

Lina PortmanMay 30, 2024

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The El Jobean Fishing Pier is closed after a fire burned about 100 feet of the pier Tuesday evening. Around 6:40 p.m., crews responded to the fire in the area of Garden Road at River Beach Drive. According to Charlotte County Fire and Emergency Services, the fire is believed to have occurred below the pier deck, making it difficult for crews to douse the flames. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office closed the El Jobean Bridge after smoke from the fire crossed El Jobean Road. The cause of the fire has not been determined, but authorities believe it may have been a cigarette butt. Charlotte County implemented a burn ban Tuesday due to dry conditions.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Florida —

The El Jobean Fishing Pier is closed after a fire burned about 100 feet of the pier Tuesday evening.

Around 6:40 p.m., crews responded to the fire in the area of Garden Road at River Beach Drive. According to Charlotte County Fire and Emergency Services, the fire is believed to have occurred below the pier deck, making it difficult for crews to douse the flames.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office closed the El Jobean Bridge after smoke from the fire crossed El Jobean Road.

The cause of the fire has not been determined, but authorities believe it may have been a cigarette butt.

Charlotte County has a burning ban in place Tuesday due to dry weather.