West Fork Complex Fire Nearing 100,000 Acres as Containment Begins

As the West Fork Complex Fire crosses the ninety-six thousand acre mark, officials have announced that it is now two percent contained.

Humidity, a bit of rain, and lower temperatures have helped firefighters in at least slowing it's spread.

More than fifteen hundred firefighters aided by around twenty aircraft have been battling the flames.

The West Fork Complex Fire comprises of three fires: Papoose, West Fork, and Windy Pass.

At times they forced the evacuations of entire towns, but some of those have been lifted, though residents remain on standby.