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The Nevada Team 3 Incident Management Team is managing the Bowles Creek Fire. The Bowles Creek Fire is currently at 6,988 acres. Fire crews will be present along Hwy 38, Skalkaho Road, as fire operations and fire rehabilitation work continue. Motorist are urged to be aware of falling branches and debris as thunderstorms and wind gusts of 35-50 mph gusts after 1400. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been removed and aviation is permitted over the fire area.

CURRENT SITUATION & PLANNED ACTIONS

The fire completion has increased to 28%. Due to limited fire activity, fire personnel are beginning to focus on suppression rehabilitation to mitigate adverse resource effects resulting from fire suppression activities. Crews are focusing on rehabilitating Sand Basin Road with heavy equipment before upcoming inclement rain approaches. Protection of wilderness study areas and roadless characteristics, surface erosion control, weed suppression, maintenance of forest improvements, and developed and undeveloped recreation sites are planned for the remainder of this week. Sitework will encompass previously built handlines and other contingency lines, safety zones, drop points, fueling locations, spike camps, heliwells, and helispots (both related to helicopter operations).