Evening Indian Gulch Fire update

The following are updates to the Indian Gulch Fire as of Wednesday evening:

• The fire is 25% contained.
• Six additional fire crews arrived Wednesday. Fire managers do not anticipate the need for any additional fire crews.
• On Wednesday, crews launched a direct attack on the north side of the fire, meaning that they began digging fire line along the north side.
• A Type 1 helicopter was able to fly most of the day, and launched multiple successful air attacks on the fire (water drops). It dropped 1,000 - 1,200 gallons of water at a time. Ralston Reservoir was used for dipping.
• Some large rocks were dislodged on the south perimeter of the fire due to the large water drops. As a result, Highway 6 was closed as a precaution. No rocks fell on the road. Highway 6 will remain closed until further notice.
• Type 2 and Type 3 helicopters were also used today.
• No SEATs were used today due to erratic winds.
• The threat to homes on the east end of the fire has diminished greatly.
• None of the firefighters has been injured.