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Katlyn C, Staff Reporter
Jul 19 at 9:33 AM EDT
Yesterday: The fire was slowly backing and creeping on the northwest and south sides of the fire. Mop-up continued around the perimeter of the fire as crews continued strengthening constructed firelines on the southern portion of the fire. Helicopters dropped water on areas of heat on the north and south sides of the fire. Crews patrolled the west side of the fire searching for any remaining sources of heat
Current Situation: Firefighters will continue to mop up areas of heat within the fire perimeter on the west and southwest portions of the fire area. Using a combination of handtools and heavy equipment, crews will strengthen firelines on the northwest, west, and southwest portions of the fire area by removing vegetation to eliminate potential sources of fuel and decrease the chance of fire spread. Night and day shift crews will continue to patrol areas where structure protection work has been completed. Aerial resources will continue to assist ground resources in removing heat from the fire perimeter when needed.
When weather and fuel conditions allow, fire managers may begin utilizing strategic firing operations on the northwest side of the fire area. This would be done to remove the threat of an uncontrolled fire moving from the ridgeline or within the canyon to the private lands and structures along Bostwick Rd and K73 Trail.
