Water Drops Resume On Williams Mine Fire; Very Little Growth Monday

Clear skies on Monday allowed helicopters to resume water drops on the Williams Mine Fire west of the South Climb Trailhead.  Fire officials say ground crews worked on removing more of the fuels along the access road and near the trailhead in preparation for fire reaching that area.  Despite the dry weather and gusty winds, the fire on Monday did not grow much or make a run up the steep slope of the South Climb.  Size of the fire went up by seven acres to 13,089, and containment is still at 31%.  Fire managers indicated that with Tuesday night’s forecast for rain followed by a few days of cooler, humid weather, there is a good chance of holding the fire along the trail.  On other parts of the fire, personnel continue to monitor for hot areas near the control lines that need to be extinguished.

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