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Current Situation:
Data gathered from aerial flights conducted overnight mapped the fire perimeter and current acreage at 2515 acres which appears to be a lower number than previously reported but is due to more accurate mapping.  The fire is located in remote and rugged terrain.  Containment has increased to 30% as crews on the west, south, and east flanks have successfully built fire line breaks around the perimeter.  This fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy, ensuring all actions reflect a commitment to incident personnel safety and public safety.

Operational plan for today:
Crews will continue to monitor fire area for hot spots.  All divisions will work direct on the fire line, conducting mop-up operations and securing the fire line for containment opportunities.  The Wyoming UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) mod, equipped with an IR camera will conduct flights to give firefighters an aerial view of both the fire line and any spot fires that may be outside of the main fire perimeter.  The Type 1 helicopter and the two Type 3 helicopters will continue water drops in communication with ground crews to work areas of heat.

Shoshone and Arapaho Fish and Game Road Closure:
The Shoshone and Arapaho Fish and Game have issued a road closure for the Washakie Park Road and Sage Creek Road to St. Lawrence located within the Wind River Indian Reservation.

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Fire Conditions and Weather:
Mid to high level clouds will increase over the fire area during the morning and into the late afternoon. There is a chance of showers and increased winds, possibly gusty and erratic, ahead of thunderstorms this afternoon and ending by midnight. Additional showers and winds will be possible Wednesday morning. Chances for wetting rains will be around 70% Wednesday afternoon.