Cloud cover, humidity and some rain have given fire crews a chance to improve containment around two wildfires burning in eastern Lane County.

But with warmer and drier conditions in the latter half of the week, an increase in fire activity is expected. Officials on one fire are expecting increased smoke, and those on another are preparing for growth.

As of Friday afternoon, the Emigrant Fire has held steady at 32,294 acres for several days.

In a video statement, the lead fire behavior analyst said he expects more activity as recent wet weather passes, but not notable growth in the fire’s acreage.

"As the sun comes out, we are going to see some more consumption in our heavy fuels due to the drying and the sunny skies. So we do expect to see more smoke production than we had over the pr

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