The fire is burning in heavy timber to the East of Forest Road 409 and South of Forest Road 405.  Aircraft and many resources are currently responding. 

Heavy timber

 A closure area near the fire will take effect in the coming days for public safety. 

12 hours: The eastern side of the fire can expect backing, creeping and flanking toward Quartz Creek.

24 hours: If spread can continue, the highest potential for spread will be south on the west side of Quartz Creek.

48 hours: Little to no movement due to another predicted precipitation event.

72 hours: Low to moderate fire spread as fuels dry out.

72 hours: Low to moderate fire spread as fuels dry out.

12 hours: Minimal spread is expected if any due to the fire receiving precipitation.

24 hours: Spread is not anticipated to the east and downslope towards the Weminuche Valley.

48 hours: Little or no spread due to another day of predicted precipitation.

72 hours: Low to moderate fire spread as fuels dry out.