Fire Update

From William Martin, EMK:

Adam Bree from the Bree Cabin just came down the hill. He conversed with fire crews. The fire is at a critical juncture. The fire has passed Evelyn Lake and Homer's Nose. I think there are at least 3 hot shot crews in and headed to Hockett to prevent Eastern movement in that area.

However, they felt they would be unlikely to prevent the fire from moving down Cahoon Canyon towards Horse Creek and the East Fork. It would come up the other side in the Atwell area and move east and north from there. In part because Silver City is on private land they will have more flexibility to use equipment to establish that area as their new fire line.

When I was up there Friday there were maybe 5 trucks and 15 fire personnel. Adam estimates over 25 trucks and over 100 personnel today.

There is considerable large truck traffic going up and down the road so, if you haven't already closed your cabin, you should not attempt to go up until after the fire is under control.

I'll be surprised if the road is not completely closed in the few days.

William Martin