June 2, 2014 7:49 a.m.

The Midnight Sun IHC (Interagency Hotshot Crew) and the North Star handcrew arrived at the fire on June 1. Crews and aerial resources assisted in securing OP sites 26 and 27 with hand and aerial firing operations. Helicopters provided support to the fire along with an Aerial Supervision Module. Personnel continue monitoring to meet site protection objectives. Water scooper aircraft aided efforts by slowing a backing portion of the fire with water drops which allowed the firing operation to occur. Fire behavior experienced in the area ranged from extreme to moderate with cooler conditions. Crews will begin direct line construction on the northwest side of the fire from Little Delta to the old Mississippi burn on June 2. An increase to 6227 acres is due to more accurate mapping. There are 66 personnel on the fire.

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