Activity for the Tiger Fire continued to decline Sunday into the afternoon with increased humidity in the Crown King area, according to fire officials Monday.
“Although area thunderstorms to date have not supplied significant rain on the fire, they have been a daily event in the surrounding area and have increased humidity levels,” a news release from the Southwest Area Incident Management Team stated. “The effect has been diminished fire activity as lighter fuels absorb moisture associated with higher humidity and quickly becoming less flammable and unavailable to ignite larger fuels.”
The lightning-caused fire has charred 16,246 acres as of Monday afternoon, July 12. It is now 43% contained with 319 total personnel working the blaze.