East Side Of Lionshead Fire Dries Quickly

The cold front that moved through the region Thursday brought rain to most of the Lionshead Fire, but the east side of the fire dried out quickly with gusty southwest winds.  Fire officials say the wind and drying fuels resulted in some increased burning in green islands well within the fire’s perimeter.  Another cold front is bringing more damp weather to the fire area today.  The combination of damp weather over most of the 204,250 acre fire resulted in containment increasing to 28%.  The evacuation levels around Detroit, Idanha, and the Elkhorn community were reduced to Level 2 this morning.  Residents will be able to return to these communities under strict safety conditions, but many hazards remain, and core services have not yet been restored.

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