Elgin, Ore. – While recent weather has been useful in stopping the growth of Grizzly Bear Complex fires in the short run, fire managers know that it has just slowed the fire down for now. Firefighters are mindful of the extended forecast, which includes warm fall days, and the fact that large fuel that burn for a long time are extremely dry from the extended drought that has affected the Inland Northwest.

With these factors in mind, the southern portions will continue mop-up, and containment lines along the south and west will continue to be reinforced with fuel reduction efforts on the...