
Rocky Mtn Fire update: More than 9,300 acres, 60 percent contained
The Monday update on Rocky Mtn Fire 2016 has the fire at 9,386 acres, with containment at 60 percent as a result of intensive firefighting efforts.

The Monday update on Rocky Mtn Fire 2016 has the fire at 9,386 acres, with containment at 60 percent as a result of intensive firefighting efforts.

Total fire acreage at the Rocky Mtn Fire remains at 8,952 with 43 percent containment, according to the latest report Sunday morning.

The Rocky Mtn Fire has grown to cover 8,952 acres as of 10:30 a.m. Saturday, and is now approximately 43 percent contained, according to reports.

The Rocky Mtn Fire has grown to 7,935 acres with 40 percent containment, according to an update Friday morning.

Fire crews have improved containment lines at the Rocky Mtn Fire by burning out vegetation between the fire and eight miles of containment lines.

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The Jefferson Trust, an initiative of the UVA Alumni Association, awarded 18 grants totaling more than $775,000 to University entities.

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