Firefighters make progress on Elevenmile fire near Challis
The Elevenmile fire west of Challis is now 30 percent contained. 50 percent of the fire’s northern perimeter is now in monitor status, according to Challis-Salmon National Forest officials.
The fire is being allowed to move toward the River of No Return Wilderness.
On Sunday, firefighters made progress on east side of Yankee Fork, where open flame continues to burn heavy timber.
Firefighters took advantage of cool and calm weather to contain as much of the fire as possible.
Several more days of work remain before the Custer Motorway will be reopened.
A total of 582 people are now working on the 10,387 acre fire. More personnel will be released this week as containment and other objectives are met.
