Official fire update *****6/18/2016 at 12:21 pm*****

The fire is at 12,140 total acres, to include back-burns. The south side of the fire is the most active at this time. The fire lines are holding and the fire is currently 30% contained. Increased smoke is due to portions of unburned fuel within the fire lines. There will be no further press conferences unless there is a drastic change in fire condition. We remain under pre-evacuation orders at this time.

*****6/18/2016 at 8:40 am***** Fire lines continued to hold during the night and backburning was successful . Fire crews are continuing to solidify the E and SE sections of the fire. Winds are expected to be 10-15 mph and temperatures will be higher today. The fire is 30% contained and we remain under pre-evacuation orders only at this time. Next update at 12:30pm

****6/17/16 at 6:00pm***

Over the last few hours, fire activity increased on the SE side of the fire, producing additional smoke in the area. Although fire behavior was active in this portion of the main fire, it did not cross any of the established control lines on the eastern side. Crews continue to strengthen and extend the eastern control lines toward the south.

Pre-evacuation orders remain in effect at this time. Next official update at 8:30 am unless conditions change.