Firing operations on the north end of the fire have been successful throughout the day and will continue overnight. Fire spread east of Highway 261 has remained minimal, as firefighters hold the line with support from aerial water drops. Fire has not spread north of 260 and has held because of the firing operations. On the west side near Greer, containment lines are holding well, and crews are working to cool remaining hot spots. Some fire activity continues on the southern edge, where aerial resources are being used to cool the area while firefighters prepare additional containment lines further south, away from the fire’s edge.

Photo: Type 1 helicopter filling water from Greer Lakes today to support ground crews’ efforts.