****6/19/16 at 8:34 am*****Winds shifted during the night from SW to NNW, the highway 73 corridor received a lot of smoke during the night and will continue to see heavy smoke today. Official update to follow.

Official fire update ***6/18/16 at 6:15pm****

The fire is holding within fire lines and remains at 12,140 acres and 30% contained. Crews are working on fuel prep on the SE side of the fire. Increased smoke is due to portions of unburned fuel within fire lines. We remain under pre-evacuation notice at this time. Next update to come in the 8:00 hour tomorrow.

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.