Even though the fire is at forty-percent containment, nearly six hundred firefighters are trying to keep this fire contained at 170,000 acres. But Red Flag Weather conditions arriving in the area last night will remain in place until Monday morning, officials tell news.

Yet, improved weather conditions could arrive Monday afternoon. “A cold front is expected to come through the area bringing with it gusty winds at about 35 mph that could last for several hours at a time. Scattered, dry thunderstorms could potentially occur over the fire area tonight as well.” Heintz reports to news that “As long as the fire is in the heavy timber, it is unlikely that we can safely catch it in these weather conditions”.

Evacuation orders still remain in place today for certain residents. Officials tell news that those orders include residents of Stacey, Marvell, Little Pumpkin, East Fork of Otter, Wilbur, Whitetail and Beaver Creek communities.

Officials are also concerned about the fire line in Beaver Creek. On Sunday, the fire jumped that line. The fire is now heading towards Little Pumpkin Creek. For this and other fire updates, click HERE. For the latest fire map for the Ash Creek Complex Fire, click HERE.