Buckrail Daily: Antler auction draws crowd // Spread Creek Fire approaches containment // Vine St. project begins

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“Crews will continue to secure the fire area, extinguish any remaining hot spots and improve areas of constructed line as necessary.”

Firefighting crews have achieved 87% containment on the Spread Creek Fire.

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