This will be the last update for the Big Ridge Fire unless significant activity occurs. Yesterday crews made good progress on fireline repair. The only remaining heat on the fire consists of large logs and stump holes and crews will continue searching for and extinguishing this heat. A closure order is still in place around the Big Ridge Fire for firefighter and public safety. Crews and heavy equipment will still be working and moving around the fire perimeter after this rain passes and the closure will remain in place until it is safe to lift.”
