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Yesterday, infrared technology (Palm IR unit) was utilized to search for smoldering material on the south end of the fire.  The unit found 3 spots within 50 feet of the line, verifying that the line is becoming secure and containment is increasing.  Crews have utilized 7.5 miles of hose and 10 pumps in containment processes around the fire perimeter.  Fallers evaluated and fell fire weakened trees along 4th of July Creek Road to help mitigate against trees threatening to fall into the roadway.

Today, Palm IR units will continue to work along the fireline, focusing on the western edge of the fire.  Crews continue to search for smoldering material along the fire perimeter. Interior pockets continue to burn and smolder, sometimes increasing to moderate fire behavior that can result in single or small group torching (visible flames and smoke).  These areas are being monitored by crews and have not been a threat to containment efforts.