The Everglades District continues with the highest Drought Index at 718, with 800 being the highest possible. The Okeechobee District reports an index of 715, Myakka District 681, Caloosahatchee District 702, Lakeland District 649, Orlando District 574, Bunnell District 611, and Perry District 613. There were a total of 14 incendiary fires reported on Wednesday. These fire are being investigated. Chipola District - The Joyner Rd.
Indications point to smoking as the cause.
Inmate crews are being used to assist in the mop-up. Apalachicola National Forest - The Cow House fire has burned 6,765 acres. Fire remained active in the interior. Ground resources, air tankers, and helicopters continued to improve lines and a Structural Protection Group was assigned to construct plow lines along forest boundary and private property. The Osceola National Forest - The Suwannee District assisted US Forest Service extensively on the Cypress Creek fire in Baker County.