The Lake Christine Fire continues to grow on Basalt Mountain, and hot, dry weather the past couple of days has meant increased activity. It’s estimated to be nearly 8,000 acres, and officials said it grew about 500 acres Wednesday.
On Thursday, a Type 2 incident management team will take over from the current Type 3 team. Officials say this will allow for more resources, including an additional 70 personnel in the next day. It is likely that the fire will continue to spread as dry weather conditions persist through Friday.