The 416 Fire picked up on Monday as warmer and drier condtions moved back into the area.
A hawk soars over the 416 Fire burn area on Monday west of U.S. Highway 550. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The 416 Fire burns Monday on the west side of U.S. Highway 550, across from the Glacier Club and Tamarron area. Residents have not been allowed back to their homes. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Tony Jakino, a firefighter with the Montrose Fire Protection District, charges a fire hose line while on structure protection duty on Monday as the 416 Fire burns just above him near U.S. Highway 550. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The north end of the 416 Fire flares up on Monday afternoon. The fire grew 147 acres in the last 24 hours. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
A hand crew makes its way up to the 416 Fire on Monday along U.S. Highway 550. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
A tree goes up in flames on Monday in the 416 Fire burn area west of U.S. Highway 550. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Fire crews monitor the 416 Fire on Monday along U.S. Highway 550 that is burning on the west side. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Law enforcement escorts a group of drivers down U.S. Highway 550 as the 416 Fire burns on Monday west of the highway. Escorts for through traffic were canceled midday because of heavy smoke on the highway. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Monty Bollock, facilities unit leader with the Blue Team, talks on Monday about setting up Fire Camp for all support personnel working on the 416 Fire. According to officials, 416 people are involved in fighting and managing the fire. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The Blue Team Fire Camp is set up in the two lower parking lots of Purgatory Resort. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Deon Steinle, a division supervisor with the Blue Team, keeps track of fire crews and helps monitor the 416 Fire on Monday along U.S. Highway 550. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Dave Williams, a contractor for the Blue Team, is set up on Monday in Fire Camp to print maps and make copies for personnel who are fighting the 416 Fire. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
Sprinklers run on the Glacier Club golf course on Monday as employees try to keep things green and wet with the 416 Fire burning nearby. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
An ash devil rises up to a cloud on Monday in the 416 Fire burn area. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
The ground is covered with fire retardant on Monday in an area where the 416 Fire is burning. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
