There is a fire burning around the Vernon area. Highway 60  between mile post 357 to 362 will be closed for at least 40 minutes. Fire crews are on scene with 2 engines and a dozer, and are getting control of it.

****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.