Firefighters assigned to the Bootleg Fire continued to gain control of the massive wildfire over the weekend, increasing containment to 53 percent.
As of Monday morning, the Bootleg Fire has burned about 409,611 acres in Klamath and Lake counties. The fire grew about 681 acres from Sunday to Monday morning. The cause of the wildfire, which has been actively burning in the Fremont-Winema National Forest since July 6, has been determined to be lightning.
Officials said patrol and mop-up will continue on the south and west edge of the fire, while other crews construct direct lines to the north, northeast and east. The fire is expected to continue moving east/northeast. Officials also said crews will be conducting firing operations to reduce fuels. In total, 2,257 personnel are currently assigned to the Bootleg Fire.