A red flag warning was in effect for much of Monday for the area around the Consalus Fire.
However, Northern Rockies Type 3 Incident Management Team officials said crews have made significant progress in strengthening firelines on the fire's western and southwestern edges. Also, a contingency line on the fire's western edges been completed.
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With containment increasing by the day, the biggest threat to firelines on the Consalus Fire is falling trees.
While containment jumped to 30% Saturday morning, falling trees carrying heat or spreading sparks as they fall could cause fires outside firelines, Northern Rockies Type 3 Incident Management Team officials said.
Crews made significant gains on the Consalus Fire, doubling containment to 20%, fire officials said Friday.
Containment is expected to grow even more in the coming days, Northern Rockies Type 3 incident management team officials said.