Containment on Banana Lake Fire near Plains grows to 40%

Containment on Banana Lake Fire near Plains grows to 40%

Crews are continuing to make progress battling the 833-acre Banana Lake Fire, which is burning 4 miles north of Plains.Containment has grown to 40% as of Friday morning.Fire managers report that although fire activity remains minimal, crews are still focusing on securing the perimeter to minimize the possibility of flare-ups as temperatures rise and humidity decreases.Mop-up operations are continuing around structures on the northwest flank with…