September 26, 2021 1:20 p.m. 

On Saturday, firefighters successfully checked the spread of fire activity on the northeast and southeast corners of the Chaos Fire in the Rough Patch Complex.

An update from Northwest Team 7 said helicopter bucket drops were used to support on the ground efforts to construct direct fire line. On other areas around the perimeter of the complex of fires, work consisted mainly of suppression and repair operations.

Firefighters worked to create drainage diversions on hand and dozer fires lines to prevent erosion during upcoming wet weather.

Up to an inch and a half of rain is expected beginning Monday. There is a chance of light snowfall at higher elevations above 5,000 feet.

There has been no growth on the Jack Fire, the Chaos Fire, the Little Bend Fire or the Near Minky Fire. The Rough Patch Complex is 47 percent contained while the Jack Fire is 61 percent contained.