September 25, 2020 9:45 a.m.

The Thielsen Fire, burning near Diamond Lake is 35 percent contained and is still listed at 9,971 acres.

An update from staff at the Forest Service, said on Thursday crews continued to construct handlines, secure and mop-up containment lines and began to pull hose. Firefighters are working to hold and mop up along the western edge of the fire. Hand crews and engines will continue to construct handline from Cinnamon Butte to Highway 138E and to identify containment opportunities along the northern edge of the fire. Other contingency containment work continues as well.

Wetting rain is expected to bring moisture to the fire area.

483 people are working on the fire.