BY KAREN BOSSICK
The 2,285-acre Trap Creek Fire nine miles northwest of Stanley has now been declared 100 percent contained with the help of rain in the area.
There is still spotting a half-mile away and drying trends later this week may be a concern. Right now, lodgepole pine can be seen smoldering and occasional trees torch.
The cause remains undetermined.
The Sierra Front Incident Management Team will transfer the Trap Creek Fire back to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Salmon-Challis National Forest fire personnel today under the command of Colton Bates.
Highway 21 is now fully open but the public is encouraged to drive slowly due to smoky conditions. A forest area closure that includes Valley Creek, Vader Creek, Trap Creek, Sheep Trail and East Meadow remains in effect.
Higher humidity and cooler temperatures have limited its growth in the past few days, allowing crews to strengthen lines along 120 miles of fire perimeter. Helicopters have been dropping 150,000 gallons of water per day on the fire.
The cause remains under investigation.