Fire near Halsey burns nearly 36,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Officials said Monday that despite snow on the ground, heat remains in the duff layer, and crews have observed creeping fire behavior within the fire’s perimeter.

March 16, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

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