Emigrant Fire

Recent moisture and humidity have kept fires from rapid growth through the week.

Fire lines have to withstand testing by a fire before containment is declared in an area.

Forecasted cool temperatures and rain will likely impede growth this weekend or next week.

Warmer, windier weather with a chance of thunderstorms means likely fire growth, officials say.

The Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for southern Deschutes and Klamath Counties because of smoke from the Emigrant Fire.

Weather and abundant fuel are contributing to sustained growth.

Crews will take advantage of fire breaks from 2009’s Tumblebug Fire in rugged terrain.

Crews are working to contain the lightning-caused blaze as it grows in rough terrain.