The Derby Fire reported no growth Saturday as it stayed at 5,345 acres and containment reached 62%, according to the Saturday report from the incident management team. 

As containment levels rise, crews are being reassigned. There are now 344 personnel working the fire, which is significantly down from the 470 personnel working the fire on Friday. The Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 was replaced by a Type 3 team.

Resources are also starting to trickle out. “The Incident Command Post at the Eagle Fairgrounds is being significantly downsized” as of Saturday, the report adds. “The fire has seen minimal growth over the past several days. Firefighters are continuing to strengthen and patrol containment lines as well as back haul equipment. In areas with containment, firefighters are continuing suppression repair to restore areas disturbed by firefighting activities such as firelines, staging areas, and helipads. A heavy helicopter, light helicopter and unmanned aircraft systems (drones) are available to assist firefighters today.” 

Weekend showers will continue through Sunday, and then “will likely decrease throughout the week. The showers will bring brief gusty winds, but overall winds are expected to remain light. With the incoming monsoon moisture, fire activity is expected to be low,” according to the update.

The Derby Fire was caused by lightning and has now been burning for nearly three weeks after being spotted in rural Eagle County on Aug. 16.

This story is from VailDaily.com