The fire is not a danger to the shuttle, facilities or any personnel and is not a threat to the launch. KSC fire personnel have been dispatched as a precautionary measure to ensure that the fire is fully extinguished. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but is believed to have originated from the hydrogen flare stack used to burn off excess hydrogen gas. The small grass fire has been been extinguished. Perform T-3 hour check of payload and important flight systems.
Astronauts don their flight suits.
A group of astronaut support personnel, known as the Cape Crusaders have helped prepare the orbiter for launch today. John Herrington is the prime for the team of astronauts supporting today's launch. Greg C. Johnson, Greg H. Johnson, Jerry Ross, and Neil Woodward are also assisting with Endeavour launch. The Close-out Crew is dispatched to the White Room to prepare for the flight crew's arrival. Astronaut Brian Duffy is the weather coordinator in the Operations Support Room here in Firing Room 3.