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Conditions Help Crews Fighting Weber Fire

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Jun 25, 2012 at 11:19 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jun 26, 2012 at 8:46 AM MDT

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, Colo.- Crews fighting the Weber Fire were able to increase their containment line Monday.

Although fire activity remained high, the winds were less than originally forecasted.

The Weber Fire has burned 8,300 acres.

The fire broke out Friday afternoon and fire crews have reached 10 percent containment.

Official believe the blaze was human caused.

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