Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:16:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: Dan Fabricant <dgf@cfa.harvard.edu>
Subject: Good news on the Arizona fire

Dear Colleagues,

Steve Criswell had excellent news for us this morning.  A powerful
thunderstorm soaked the Florida Fire with about an inch of rain last
night. The storm knocked out communications with the FLWO Basecamp,
and made a big impression on the fire fighters staying on the
Ridge. Areas of the fire will continue to smolder for some time, but
the fire fighting effort will now concentrate on keeping a watchful
eye on the area.  Helicopter-borne fire crews will make a thorough
aerial survey today.  The fire crews on Mt. Hopkins are wrapping up
most of their operations, and observatory staff will be allowed back
on the mountain in force tomorrow.  We are very grateful to the US
Forest Service and the fire fighting team for their efforts throughout
the fire.

Daniel Fabricant and Charles Alcock