Cloud cover and cooler conditions helped crews working to contain the Prospect Fire burning north of Harvard from growing.
The fire is still listed at 286 acres and is 5 percent contained.
Firefighters were able to get hose lays and water delivery systems around the entire fire perimeter. Fire lines were strengthened, and where they could, crews began mopping up into the fire’s interior; extinguishing any hot spots that could reignite and cross over the fire line into unburned fuels.
Excess heavy equipment was released to be available for other emerging incidents in need.
Fire crews will work to increase containment by reinforcing the constructed line and mop up will continue along the perimeter 25 feet into the interior of the fire.
Currently there are no road or area closures at this time, however things could change depending on fire and weather conditions.
Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place for air space over the Prospect Fire for the safety of all firefighting resources both on the ground and in the air. The restriction also applies to unmanned aircraft systems or drones.
