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 Midpoint Fire
 
 10:30 am
 
Size: 3,717 (mapped)
Containment: 77%
Location: Deaf Smith/Oldham County
Cause: Unknown

Forward progression of the fire was stopped and all necessary lines on the fire were tied in yesterday. Crews mopped up any heats close to the line. Aircraft was utilized making drops on the north and east side of the fire. A 26 acre spot had occurred, but crews responded quickly and were able to use aircraft to keep it contained. 

For today, May 30, elevated conditions are forecasted with high winds and low humidity. Crews will be out to patrol and mop up in anticipation for the elevated conditions. The fire is inactive and any heats found will be mopped and extinguished.

Losses
In total, one occupied home with a barn and outbuilding along with one unoccupied home have been lost. Three occupied homes were saved.