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As containment slowly starts to increase, crews are focusing on reducing areas that still retain heat. With the erratic winds that occur in this area, it’s important firefighters focus on areas with spotting potential. Water is being shuttled via water tenders to the firefighters on different portions of the perimeter to assist them in this process. Saw work and falling trees continues as well to minimize hazardous trees in the area. Crews will thin the vegetation, and chippers are being brought in to disperse the fuel loading. The western portion of the fire still contains the most heat, with timber stringers that are receptible to burning. Fire managers believe they will have had the entire perimeter assessed by the end of shift today. The Structure Protection group will finish their assessment and provide the findings to the local fire managers and Bryce Woodlands HOA. This will inform the community of how to take action to help make their homes defensible for future incidents.