Prescott, AZ - Firefighters were able to strengthen control lines along the fires edge yesterday and will begin mopping up the perimeter today.  Mop-up will continue over the next several days as crews work in rugged steep terrain with limited access.  After mapping the fires perimeter, the Hackberry Fire is 55 acres with 25% containment.   Cooler temperatures and predicted rain will assist firefighter in reaching full containment of the fire and helping to cool interior pockets of heat.  Full containment of the Hackberry Fire is expected by Friday. The cause remains under investigation.

Resources assigned to the Hackberry Fire include 5 Crews, 4 Engines, 1 Water Tender, 1 Type 3 Helicopter.

Recreationists should continue to avoid camping, biking, and hiking near the fires and utilize caution while driving the roads as firefighters will be traveling to and from the fire through the weekend.

For fire information please call Prescott National Forest Fire Information at (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.