Here are the latest details on the fire that was sparked a week and a half ago by lightning and know as the Emigrant Fire from the National Forest Service:
The National Forest Service has issued an update tonight on area wildfires. With prolonged hot weather and not very much rain, fire danger remains moderate to high in our area.
The Millie Fire is now 45 percent contained and remains at 10,205 acres.
Firefighters continued their efforts today securing existing containment lines and doing so during today’s strong winds.