Back Up Fire officials had reported Wednesday that they had the fire 100 percent contained. But spring storms yesterday brought lightning, rain, hail and gusty winds, causing the fire to flare up again. Fire fighters today were working to make up lost ground today reported that the blaze was now 97 percent contained and don't expect to have in under total control until July 9. Before yesterday's storms, their original target date had been Sunday evening. A fire information officer says the new control date will give fire fighters a window to work with, especially with hotter, drier weather in the forecast.
Officials say they have a handle on several other, much smaller fires in the state.
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