August 13, 2024 3:50 a.m.

The Dixon Fire, burning in the Days Creek and Tiller areas remains near 2,000 acres with zero percent containment.

An update said firefighters, heavy equipment and air assets are holding the fire along FSRD 1610, Devils Knob Road and the 100-spur road. Crews in the area are also working to address unburned pockets of fuel within the fire perimeter to assist with fire control.

The transition to mop up started in less active areas of the fire on Tuesday, with firefighters working to cool hot spots and extinguish burning debris. Falling modules also made good progress removing hazardous trees along Tiller Trail Highway.

Wednesday crews will extend mop up operations further into the fire perimeter. Hose lays and portable water sources have been installed to assist with this task. Additional equipment has been ordered to plumb similar systems on the southern edge of the fire.

519 personnel are working on the fire. There are 34 engines, 15 hand crews, 9 water tenders, 7 dozers and 3 wildland engines.

More information on the Dixon Fire is at: https://www.facebook.com/DixonFire2024