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Fire activity has increased on the Wapiti Fire and the fire is moving into Crooked Creek. A very large air tankers (VLAT) and large air tankers (LAT) have been ordered to create a retardant line south of Iron Creek and east of highway 21. This retardant line will also serve as a line between the fire and Stanley.

Crews will begin defensive firing operations this evening and tonight in an attempt to create a defensible line between the approaching fire and the values at risk. With temperatures increasing, fuels drying, increased sunlight, and winds expected to shift out of the northwest tomorrow, fire managers feel this is the best opportunity to create a defensible space around structures and other values northwest of Stanley.

Aircraft – both helicopters and air tankers – will be active northwest of Stanley this afternoon and this evening. Smoke production is expected to increase and flames will be visible this the evening into the night.