Custer County Emergency Manager Mark Rempe shared an update on the efforts to contain the Pressey Fire on Wednesday afternoon. The fire burned over 9,000 acres between Oconto and Broken Bow before being halted late last week.
Rempe says that current containment is estimated at 95%.
Recent rainfall has aided the suppression efforts of fire officials and allowed for a reduction in active patrols. Although fire activity has decreased, all three agencies (Broken Bow, Callaway, and Oconto) will maintain ongoing monitoring to ensure public safety and to respond rapidly if conditions change.
Past story links on the Pressey Fire (in order of posting)
– Several departments sent to grass fire north of Oconto
– Pressey Fire burns 6,000 acres in Custer County, traveling 12 miles
– Pressey Fire acreage grows, one home and several outbuildings lost
– Pressey Fire updated Friday evening, control rising
– Pressey Fire 75% contained, management turned over to local departments
