Character Complex Wildfire update for July 29

Size: 5,776 acres

Personnel: 277

Structures Lost: 0

Deceitful Fire (4,439 acres, 0% contained): Hot temperatures, low humidity, and dry fuels are leading to increased fire activity. Firefighters are still conducting burnout operations on the south end of the fire along the ridge eastward towards Moon Saddle at the head of Cedar Creek. Crews are receiving bucket support from helicopters, and air tankers are making retardant drops to help check southern downhill spread from White Peak on the southern perimeter...