SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Garnet fire continues growing, now at 57,100 acres with 17% containment.

Thursday night, fire crews filled the Shaver Lake Community Center and gave an update on the latest fire numbers. When the new numbers were announced, the room erupted in ‘whoas’ and cheers.

In one day, the fire grew less than 100 acres. That's a sign that firefighters are getting the upper hand.

“The firefighters are using the weather, the opportunity right now. The humidity levels have gone up. It's cooled off,“ Public Information Officer with the U.S. Forest Service Nathan Judy said.

More moisture in the air is a positive sign, but fire crews are prepared for a challenging weekend.

“The weather is supposed to get a little warmer, a little bit drier. That's why we're going

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