Reynolds Lake fire still holding at 1,000+ acres

DARBY – Crews are continuing to hold the line at the Reynolds Lake fire that’s burning on the border of the Bitterroot and Salmon-Challis National Forests southwest of Darby.Fire managers again report that the lightning-sparked blaze is holding steady at 1,068 acres after being ignited on July 17th . There are 240 people assigned to battle the fire which is now 25% contained.There are no structures threatened at this time. Forest Road #044 to the Reynolds Lake Trailhead is currently closed. The fire danger remains "high" on the Bitterroot National Forest.