REPORT
Last night's thunder storm initially produced 40 mph winds that started the fire moving and then brought about .5" of rain to the FLWO Ridge. The rain did not put the fire at Jack Mt. out but it will slow the fire down for about 18 hours. Unfortunately the lightning also started 40 other fires in the southwest. Two of these fires required the deployment of type 2 teams. Several of these fires required the use of aerial bombers. Eight helicopter tankers will be working the FLWO fire today.
The weather forecast is for more thunder storms today, two or three dry days and then establishment of the monsoons for several days.
There is just a hint of optimism in the briefings. If they get another storm today, they may be able to hold the fire at Jack Mountain.

MT. HOPKINS FIRE BEHAVIOR FORECAST FOR SUNDAY
(Taken from the Florida Incident Action Plan Day for 07/17/05) "In Jack Mountain and Josephine Canyon, the fire activity will remain low in the morning. As the day progresses there is potential for active up slope crown fire in the timber. This could produce spread rates of 32 chains (1 chain=66 ft) per hour and flame lengths greater than 50 feet."

NUMBERS:
21,500 Acres
40% Contained
$5.5 M cost so far
986 people working on fire.

PHOTOS:
Fire Boundary map distributed Sunday morning.



3D Fire Boundary map from N (Wrightson left, Hopkins right, Madera Canyon bottom).



IR Fire Map showing Hot Spots.