Highlands Hammock Prescribed Burn

We've seen the evidence of prescribed burns at other campgrounds, but we hadn't seen one being carried out until today at Highlands Hammock in Sebring, Florida. They conducted a burn right across the road from our campsite, so we had an excellent view! The rangers warned us to bring in our awning, chairs, rug, etc.--anything that may be burnt by stray embers. Regular prescribed burns safely reduce excessive brush and shrubs, encourage new growth of native vegetation, and maintain plant and animal species whose habitats depend on the burns.  

See the Firefighter with the Red Blowtorch? 

The Water Hose is Ready if the Fire Gets Out of Hand.
Good thing too--see the RVs just feet away, across the road?

Lots of Manpower Watching this Fire.