forest and that was from an i illegal marijuana grow. this has been a problem. they are reporting an increase in the number of huge pot plantations being discovered in national forests. it appears that they are amid drug cartels. the cause though is undetermined we are told and there is no information to provide regarding a connection to a pot farm. we will see what further transpires and what the authorities have to say. containment of the rim fire is now standing at 40%. there are 348 square miles burned away. and the cost to taxpayers has reached $60 million. back to you. >> i hope they get that under control. jaime? serious concerns for the safety of one of our stroppingest allies in the middle east -- strongest allies in the middle east. syria saying there could be retaliatory strikes against israel if the u.s. takes military action. doppler ambassador from israel