Stanley, Idaho (KMVT-TV) Here is the latest information from the Halstead fire burning 3 miles north of Stanley. So far it’s 45% contained and has burned 153,995 acres. Yesterday, the Cape Horn Fire was declared out at 5:00 pm Tuesday. This fire, sparked by lightning Sunday, was held to one-tenth of an acre in size and was controlled by that evening. A Type 1 Hot Shot Crew worked directly on fire lines in Basin Creek and Sawmill Creek drainages, aided by support from a Type 1 helicopter. In the south, a planned burnout connected fire line and secured containment between Tennell Creek and Anderson Creek in the Cow Camp area. There was minimal fire activity except for some isolated torching on interior portions of the fire. Crews continued removing snags and other fire debris to open up Forest Service roads previously closed within the fire activity. Rehabilitation and mop up of areas along the perimeter of the fire continued.

Today, Fire progression will be monitored near Loon Creek Guard Station, Diamond D Ranch, Bonanza, and in the Marsh Creek drainage. Structure protection will continue along Highway 75, Yankee Fork, Sunbeam, Lost Packer Mine and Seafoam Guard Station. Engines and crews will mop up areas where the fire has been held and rehabilitate areas that pose no potential for fire spread. Crews will continue to clear Forest Service roads within the fire area.

On Wednesday air quality in Stanley will be good during the day but is expected to deteriorate at night and throughout the rest of the week. Drifting smoke from both the Halstead and Mustang fires continues to drift into the Challis airshed, gradually degrading air quality towards the weekend. The Stage I air quality advisory for Lemhi and Custer Counties remains in effect. There will be a community meeting at 7 on Friday at the Stanley Community Center.