Sunday evening while driving up US-19 through the Ocala National Forest Katie and I came upon a prescribed fire (controlled burn) being conducted by the USFS. This was the first fire Katie had seen up close and the first night burn I’d seen. We pulled alongside the road and took photos, observing and marveling the spectacle. After a bit, a USFS truck pulled up behind us and the gentleman came up to see if we had any questions about the burn. As it turned out, he was the FMO in charge of the fire, a very friendly and knowledgeable fellow I’d met several times before. Watching the fire was a blast, the highlight of our evening and a great way to wrap of a fun weekend.
