Updated June 2, 2012 9:50pm:

The Preacher Mine Fire is estimated to be 55 percent. contained; still at 1,070 acres burned. The fire has not grown since 3:30pm Saturday.

Mop up has started on the interior of the fire.

The River Bend Fire was contained June 2 at 8pm at 11 acres.

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Updated June 2, 2012, 3pm:

The Preacher Mine Fire in Douglas County as of 2pm Saturday had grown to about 1,070 acres, with 35 percent containment.

Today’s efforts are primarily focused on the north and east sectors. Four helicopters are providing water drops.

Due to the number of emergency vehicles on the roads in the area of the fire, civilian vehicle traffic has been blocked at the intersection of Pinenut Road No. 2 and Out-R-Way. Only people who reside in the neighborhood are allowed access into the restricted area.

The Ray May 2 Fire was contained at 43 acres. It is currently in mop-up status. Estimated time of control is 8pm June 3.

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Firefighting crews made considerable progress on the Preacher Mine Fire overnight. A significant containment was made along the south and west sectors of the fire, and today’s efforts will focus on the north and east sectors.

The 700-acre fire in Douglas County is estimated to be approximately 30 percent contained.

Four helicopters will be providing water drops.

No homes are immediately threatened by the fire, however there are about 40 houses in the rural area where the fire is burning. Evacuation is voluntary.