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Yesterday, crews were able to completely line the fire with direct or indirect lines.  Additional burnout operations were successful in several areas, helping to secure areas by burning vegetation between the line and fire front.  Falling operations along Highway 21 were successful in removing fire weakened trees that directly threatened the highway and utilities. Structure protection units evaluated residential and outbuildings surrounding the north end of the fire, mitigating hazards where available.  A contingency dozer line was established along the north end of the fire, between 4th of July Creek Road and the US-Canadian Border.

Today, winds and lower relative humidities are expected to increase throughout the day, which could increase fire behavior.  Conditions will carefully monitor throughout the day and crews are positioned around the fire to respond to increased fire behavior. Additional crews have been arriving the last couple of days, nearly doubling the number of crews (6 - 20 person hand crews, 25 engines, 8 water tenders, 5 heavy equipment (3 dozers, 2 skidgens)).