Officials reported that the Yeti Fire held well again overnight. Crews continued to patrol Highway 96 to ensure that no falling snags or blowing embers cross the river and threaten containment. They also found and extinguished a small pocket of remaining heat near the incidents Four Corners area.
Today, mop up will continue as crews work to ensure that no heat remains close to the fire perimeter. In addition, crews have begun repairing fire lines and building water bars to prevent future erosion and sedimentation. Residents will likely continue to see smoke and isolated pockets of burning material within the fire perimeter for the next few weeks. A forest closure is in place for public safety.
Firefighters on the Alex Fire continued to mop up. While little heat has been detected, there are still areas of unburned fuels within the fire perimeter, and crews are being extremely cautious to make sure that no pockets of heat remain.
Smoke, or the lack thereof, will continue to influence weather conditions in the area. A heavy smoke inversion can help moderate temperatures. A subtle cooling trend is beginning with the start of the week, but conditions are still expected to be hot and dry.
There are currently a combined 1,082 personnel working the Yeti and Alex Fires. The Yeti Fire has burned 7,885 acres and has 50% containment. The Alex Fire has burned 151 acres and has 80% containment. Both fires are believed to be lightning caused.
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