The Yellow Lake Fire has reached 51 percent containment over 33,041 acres. The Forest Service reports that the two main efforts of work on the ground continue to be extinguishing areas of heat and repairing damage done by the fire and fire suppression efforts. There are places around the perimeter that have required more attention often due to steep slopes, heavy fuels, and intensive use of heavy equipment. The ridge above the North Fork of the Duchesne is one of the main areas for this. “[Saturday], crews saw single tree torching interior along the North Fork of the Duchesne, which was a reminder of how unseasonable the weather has been. The fire is not out, and there is still a significant amount of heat in this area. Continued fire activity, along with fire weakened trees, and hot ash pits, are some of the reasons the forest closures remain in effect.” There are currently 244 personnel assigned to the Yellow Lake Fire.
