October 1, 2021 10:30 a.m.

Crews have completed chipping operations along roadsides and control features on the northern perimeter of the Smith Fire, in the Devils Knob Complex.

An update from Pacific Northwest Team 2 said excavators continued suppression repair around the rest of the Smith Fire and Big Hamlin fire perimeters as well as the 19 other fires in the complex. Due to favorable conditions, excavators were also able to complete the repair of all constructed fire lines in the Ash Valley area. Chipping continued on the eastern flank of the Smith Fire and on the Big Hamlin Fire. With hazard tree falling completed, crews were able to resume chipping operations along Forest Road 31.

With increasing containment, recent precipitation and temperatures returning to seasonal norms, fire behavior is expected to remain minimal. Firefighters will continue working on suppression repair until wet and muddy conditions prevent them from safely completing the work.

The Devils Knob Complex remains 58 percent contained. No further daily updates will be provided until conditions change.