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The Nevada Team 3 Incident Management Team is managing the Bowles Creek Fire.

The Bowles Creek Fire is currently at 6,985 acres. Fire crews remain present along Hwy 38. Construction crews will also be present on Hwy 38, as road grading is occurring today to mitigate for the increased traffic on the road. Additionally, due to recent rain and winds, several fallen snags have been removed from Hwy 38 over the last day. Motorists in the area should be aware of the potential for falling snags and increased personnel and equipment on the roadway.

Completion of fire management objectives remains at 23%. Fire personnel continue to work on confinement and point zone protection to protect values at risk. Fire crews continue to construct and strengthen fuel breaks along roads and other areas of value. Fire behavior is continuously being monitored by fire managers. Firefighters are utilizing firing operations and fuels reduction work to strengthen lines. Fire crews continue cold trailing along the southeastern portion of the fire. Cold trailing is a method of controlling a partly dead fire edge by carefully inspecting and feeling with the hand for heat to detect any fire, digging out every live spot, and trenching any live edge. This will ensure future firing operations in the area safely meet management objectives.