Showers and cooler temperatures continue to keep activity at a minimum on the approximately 21-hundred acre Porcupine fire burning about 20 miles southeast of Elk City.  Fire Information Officer Vickie Guthrie says due to the fire’s relative inactivity, fire managers have decided to open some previously closed roads in the area.

Fire Information Officer Vickie Guthrie comments

The fire is listed as 20 percent contained and crews continue suppression efforts targeting hot spots.

Fire crews are still working to contain the 21-hundred acre Porcupine fire burning 20 miles southeast of Elk City. Fire Information Officer Vickie Guthrie says while showers and cooler conditions have helped, the fire is still somewhat active in spots.

Fire Information Officer Vickie Guthrie comments

The fire is still listed as 20 percent contained, but because the blaze is not threatening any immediate resources, some personnel and equipment are being allowed to re-deploy and re-assigned to other fires and duties in the region.

The 2,100-acre Porcupine Fire burning about 20 miles southeast of Elk City has been held in check by a combination of fire crews and mother nature. Information Officer Vickie Guthrie says cooler temperatures and rain showers have allowed crews to gain the upper hand.

Information Officer Vickie Guthrie comments

Full containment estimates are still targeted for October 1st due mostly to the fact that if the fire continues to burn into the wilderness and away from resources, fire managers will likely pull back on full-scale suppression efforts.

Cooler temperatures and higher humidity have allowed firefighters battling the 2,100 -plus- acre Porcupine wildfire burning about 20 miles southeast of Elk City to gain ground. Information Officer Vickie Guthrie says crews have been successful in constructing fire line as the lightning-caused blaze was less active.

Information Officer Vickie Guthrie comments

Over 140 personnel have been assigned to the fire. Forest Service officials have closed the primitive Magruder Road from Mountain Meadows to Sabe Saddle. Meanwhile, mop-up operations continue on the 2,900-acre Snow Hole Fire, burning about 12 miles southwest of Cottonwood – that fire is 95-percent contained.