Fire behavior has been extreme with wind driven runs.

The fire environment is conducive for large fire growth because all elements for extreme fire behavior are present. Live and dead fuel moistures are at critical levels (pre-green up) and D3 extreme drought conditions. The area has seen very little snow over the winter months with above average temperatures for the months of February and March. Predominant fuels consist of heavy to moderate loading of grass, red cedar, and cottonwood/maple trees in drainage bottoms. In addition, numerous agricultural fields are near and numerous values at risk.

Areas of concern include –
Very active fire behavior with wind driven runs and wide flame fronts threaten communities and railroad infrastructure. Very high rates of spread due to winds and dry fuels. The fire continue to be pushed in numerous directions with varying weather patterns.

Morrill Fire has moved into an area with numerous low lying areas that have/had contained water with cattails and a deep duff layer. These areas will continue to hold heat for a long duration and pose a higher resistance to control.