The total number of homes destroyed in that fast-moving weekend wildfire in Eastpoint, east of Apalachicola, may be as high as 36. Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith said one man died of what appeared to be heart attack. The fire began sometime between 5 and 6 p.m. on Ridge Road and quickly spread. Sheriff Smith said some roads will remain closed and power has yet to be restored in all areas. The sheriff said he has spoken with Governor Rick Scott and state aid is being coordinated. Fire departments from throughout the county responded to the fire and about 125 people were forced from their homes. No injuries have been reported.
APALACHICOLA WILDFIRE
Jun 26, 2018 | 5:01 AM
Night
79°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-E
Precipitation: 31%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Day
87°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-SE
Precipitation: 58%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night
79°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-S
Precipitation: 57%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Fri Sep 11
Day
87°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-S
Precipitation: 70%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night
79°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-S
Precipitation: 47%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sat Sep 12
Day
88°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-SW
Precipitation: 69%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night
78°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-SW
Precipitation: 37%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sun Sep 13
Day
88°FHighWind/Dir: 0 MPH-S
Precipitation: 44%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night
78°FLowWind/Dir: 0 MPH-SW
Precipitation: 44%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Mon Sep 14
Day
89°FHighWind/Dir: 0 MPH-E
Precipitation: 25%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night
78°FLowWind/Dir: 0 MPH-SW
Precipitation: 25%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tue Sep 15
Day
90°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-E
Precipitation: 45%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night
77°FLowWind/Dir: 0 MPH-E
Precipitation: 45%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wed Sep 16
Day
88°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-E
Precipitation: 40%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
