Structure protection is in place at Italian Mine in the Arnett Creek drainage. The injury was to a firefighter who experienced respiratory distress due to asthma. Structure protection for seasonal residences in Little Morgan Creek remains in place. This will be the last report for the Rankin Fire. Vigorous burning started early on Tuesday with the lifting of a temperature inversion.
Closure orders remain in effect.
The fire burned through the historic Indian Creek Ranger Station compound on Sunday and Monday destroying the old barn. Six other buildings were not damaged. Sisters Fire is about 12 miles northeast of the Marlin Springs Fire on the Montana border. Heavy smoke has prevented any detailed reconnaissance from the air. Field observers are being used to assess the fire's spread.