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Adam Johnson, Reporter
Aug 7 at 9:18 PM EDT
The Stoner Mesa Fire has increased in size to 833 acres, growing to the east and north along the southern edge of Stoner Creek.
Fire behavior has been extremely active once again through the hot afternoon hours. The photos in this post were taken late this afternoon by Field Operations Section Chief Lance Martin from an incident helicopter.
Because of the extremely remote, hazardous terrain, the team is identifying locations to establish indirect fireline farther away from the fire. An indirect strategy in these conditions is safer for firefighters and it will help improve the long-term probability of success. Today the San Juan Hotshots started scouting with the division supervisor looking at indirect options on Taylor Mesa, which would be a combination of existing roads, handline and dozer line.
Other crews are starting to carry out structure protection plans along the County Road 38 corridor between Mavreeso Campground and Dunton. Structure protection crews will be installing water tanks, pumps, hoseline and sprinklers in the coming days so that they are ready, if needed.
Also, a reminder that Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect tomorrow (Friday, August 8th on the San Juan National Forest and multiple other jurisdictions, per Stoner Mesa Fire Information.
