September 11, 2024 10:30 a.m. 

Containment is up on both the Devil’s Knob and Milepost 98 fires as of midday Wednesday.

An update from the Northwest Incident Management Team 13 said the Devil’s Knob Fire is 10 percent contained while Milepost 98 Fire is 17 percent contained. The Devil’s Knob Fire is 4,117 acres while the Milepost 98 fire remains at 240 acres.

Tuesday crews worked on mopping up around the northwest corner of the fire, west of Hamlin Prairie. Direct suppression actions were successful on the spots around the Devil’s Knob perimeter. Aviation resources focused on the southeast flank of the fire around Flat Creek to allow crews to prep line as the fire backed down to the 300 Road. Incident personnel worked to protect the powerline to the south. Wednesday the goal is create more depth in mop up operations from hand and dozer line to bolster containment efforts. If weather allows, resources will also work to create direct line in the Flat Creek area.

In the interior of the Milepost 98 fire, a 30-acre island remains unburned. On the eastern edge of the fire, about a mile northwest of Ritchie Road, crews and equipment are working to complete a section of critical dozer line. Direct suppression action will be focused on the southeast corner of the fire as the western flanks are being mopped up.

A cold front is bringing moisture to the area Wednesday, with the potential of a half inch of rain and gusty winds. There will be a 20 to 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. A drying trend will start Thursday, but more moisture is expected toward the end of the weekend. Minimal fire growth is expected for both fires due to increased relative humidity.

More information about both fires is at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565585039397