The Elk Fire is still burning across parts of Wyoming, but rain is helping bring that blaze under control.
Right now, there are around 450 personnel on the ground fighting the fire. It has consumed 96,000 acres so far but is currently around 60 percent contained. Firefighters have been battling a high timber load, with underbrush helping fuel the flames.
Weather systems in recent days have helped control the situation, and officials say the fire is now just creeping along. They expect fire activity to be minimal, with snow helping in higher elevations.
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