September 28, 2021 10:50 a.m. 

Monday’s rain totaled approximately one to two inches, effectively preventing the spread of the Rough Patch Complex.

An update from Northwest Team 7 said that there is a very low probability that forest fuels will dry enough to allow fire spread in the foreseeable future. A lot of work remains to repair fire lines, remove trees weakened by the fire that may pose a hazard to roads and trails, retrieve firefighting equipment, haul away debris from fire line construction and restore drainage.

A drying and warming trend will begin on Wednesday, and work will resume in force later in the week.

The update said the agencies managing the fires are evaluating the area closure surrounding the fires to restore public access as soon as safely possible. Unstable roads and slopes, fire-weakened trees and firefighter traffic continue to pose a risk to the public.

A Burned Area Emergency Response Team has begun working on the complex of fires. They will assess the severity of fire effects and plan mitigation measures.

The Jack Fire is 68 percent contained with the Rough Patch Complex 56 percent contained.