Improved weather conditions and numerous outside resources allowed for substantial progress to be made Thursday fighting the Plum Creek Fire west and north of Johnstown.
Ainsworth Fire Chief Brad Fiala said the fire has now consumed 7,025 acres but he said the fire was mainly under control and is now considered 70 percent contained.
Warmer temperatures and strong winds are expected to return to the area Sunday.
The fire chief said many of the outside resources would be departing the area today and any additional efforts needed would be handled by local resources.
He said the Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopters would still make drops today on interior hot spots, and the hand crew was headed out this morning to look at a few spots of concern before departing for Norfolk.
The fire chief encouraged landowners to help the local volunteer fire departments monitor the area. According to KBRB Radio, at one time over 60 area fire departments or other units helped battle the blaze along with numerous private rigs.
With the one cabin and 45 head of cattle previously reported as lost to the fire, Fiala said firefighters have been able to save the houses in the area and other structures.