Very little rain fell on the north end of the Honey Prairie Fire for the last 4 days and consequently fuels are continuing to dry. The strategic firing operation from Tuesday was successful and accomplished the set objectives. Mowing equipment and a chain saw crew are reducing fuel loads to protect the boardwalks and structures at Swamp Park. Day and night crews will continue to widen and patrol the firelines.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service. The hot dry weather the past two days kept fire crews on the Sweat Farm Again and Racepond fires busy putting out rekindled hotspots. Two of these spots caused reburns before crews located and extinguished them. Dead needles (needle cast) from scorched trees continues to fall across existing firelines. Mop up and patrolling the hotspots and cleaning up firelines continues on both fires. Structure protection and hazardous fuel reduction continues in Swamp Park.
07-14-11
22:00 hrs