Current Situation:
Yesterday, the Shelly Fire continued to rapidly expand in extremely hot and dry conditions. The most significant growth was observed along the Kidder Creek drainage area, moving north and east. Yesterday, extending into the evening, crews effectively constructed a dozer line stretching from Shackelford to the Quartz Valley area. A smoke inversion from sunrise to early afternoon moderated the fire activity on the east side. Minimal growth was reported on…
