The Hay Creek Fire started brewing up yesterday, July 21, on top of the ridge along the north edge of the Hay Creek Drainage (see map below). The Forest Service dispatched assets to fight this fire in the late afternoon. By evening, it was about 50-60 acres in extent. According to early morning radio chatter, the fire laid down overnight but was starting to pick back up. Here is the first press release regarding the Hay Creek Fire, sent out yesterday evening at abut 10:00pm. You can also download it as a PDF.
