On Monday a fire that was intentionally set, according to investigators, burned one home, damaged several others, and blackened 300 acres in Highlands County near Lake Placid, Florida. By 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday the fire was 75 percent contained. More information is HERE.
These photos were taken on February 7 and are courtesy of the Florida Division of Forestry.
On the subject of photos. Florida: Can someone send that guy in photo (probably a chief of some sort) a set of protective clothing and a p.w. For the BAe 146 fans December20/27 issue of Aviation Week and Space Tech. Cover photo was Tanker 40 making a drop which was awared second place commercial in that mags photo contest.
The photo of the BAe-146, Tanker 40, at Aviation Week can be found HERE.