Greater Naples Fire Rescue District responded to a fire at a maintenance building behind the Players Club & Spa community in Lely Resort Friday.
According to the first district, there were reportedly a number of explosions inside the building. The explosions are believed to have involved propane or gas tanks. It’s not confirmed if the fire caused the tanks to burst or if that was the cause of the fire at this time.
Firefighters had to deal with heavy flames and excessive heat. A firefighter with the first crew to respond had to be sent home due to heat exhaustion. Fire Chief Nolan Sapp said that firefighter will be OK. Jennifer Steinhebel heard the pops from the explosions.
“You know what? You’re so not used to it,” Steinhebel said. “When you hear an explosion, it’s like, it’s unsettling. It’s like you’re not safe at all.”