September 23, 2021 11:10 a.m. 

Fire behavior on the Rough Patch Complex was limited to creeping and smoldering on Wednesday.

An update said Northwest Team 7 has taken command of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire.

Firefighters secured several spot fires on the north and northeast side of the Chaos Fire along the 2460 Road. Crews also worked to secure the fire’s perimeter along Noon Day Ridge from the 2212 Road. On the Little Bend Fire, helicopters performed water bucket drops to cool hot spots on the eastern edge of the fire.

The Jack Fire is 24,165 acres while the Buckhead Fire is at 7,237 acres. Firefighters performed road preparation and chipping work on indirect lines on the east side of the complex. The Near Minky Fire is at 4,869 acres. No significant activity has been reported on that fire.

Containment on the Rough Patch Complex is now at 42 percent with containment on the Jack Fire still at 55 percent.