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Crews continue to remove hazardous fuels between the fire and private property in the Canyon Creek community, which is located approximately 3 miles east of the fire. So far crews have been successful removing fuels in the North Fork of the Prickly Pear drainage and McQuithy Gulch. Additionally, crews have begun fuels work in the South Fork of Poorman drainage, located approximately 3 miles northeast of the fire. As this work begins, crews and equipment remain staged in North and South Fork of Prickly Pear Road as well as McQuithy Gulch. Other areas further from the fire have been identified for treatment, if needed based on fire activity, include the South Fork of the Prickly Pear drainage and Marsh Creek road. 

The fire is burning in remote, rugged terrain with little to no access for firefighting resources. These areas pose challenges in responding to potential medical emergencies, jeopardizing the safety and well-being of firefighters and other responders. Crews continue to be focused on the nearest identified critical value at risk, homes closest to the fire, primarily on the northeast, eastern and southeastern sides, and will continue to adjust tactics if the fire behavior increases.

Fire behavior is anticipated to be active this afternoon based on predicted weather—temperatures in the low 80s, relative humidity levels in the mid-teens and winds at about 10 mph—smoke will be visible.