UPDATE: 6/7
The U.S. Forest Service reports the Summit Creek Fire is now 93% contained, mapping at 1,887 acres.
Officials say firefighters are still monitoring containment lines while crews work on mop-up and rehabilitation efforts. Crews are also aware of a red flag warning issued for the area on Sunday.
The wildfire is "still seeing some smokes from the interior of the perimeter where dangerous to access dense vegetation is located," the update said.
Despite these conditions, full containment is still expected in the near future, U.S. Forest Service said.
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Officials with the U.S. Forest Service have confirmed that the Summit Creek Fire is now 53% contained.
The U.S. Forest Service shared an update at 10:06 a.m. on Monday, reporting that the fire is now 1,438 acres. "Crews will continue to patrol the lines, watch for spot fires, and engage the fire directly where safe to do so and indirectly in harder-to-access areas," reports the Sawooth National Forest.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Summit Creek Fire burns over 1,200 acres in Sawtooth National Forest near Oakley
No structures are currently threatened by the fire
"We are still estimating that the fire will still be controlled by June 7," reads a previous update from the U.S. Forest Service.
Area closures from the U.S. Forest Service below:
Officials are reminding the public that while drones have become an important tool for firefighters, recreational use of drones in a fire area is strictly prohibited.
