Fire size is now over 3,585 acres as of this
most recent fire perimeter
. (Note: need Google Earth plug-in to view)
The 250 personnel working the Fern Lake fire have now achieved 20% containment on the fire.
There was impressive fire growth over the weekend due to very high winds in the area. Unfortunately, these high winds, which have caused this fire to double in size, are expected to continue today for a third straight day.
