The Leroux fire remained at 179 acres Wednesday as crews continue to battle it in Delta County.

While the fire has yet to be contained, firefighters on Tuesday focused on extinguishing hotspots around the blaze’s perimeter with assistance from a helicopter carrying a water bucket, according to an online update published by the U.S. Government.

Leroux fire estimate down to under 200 acres as crews work to contain

Winds remained calm into the evening Tuesday, allowing crews to reinforce their lines around the fire, according to the update. The overnight forecast called for humidity to increase to 30% or higher, which tends to slow burning after sunset.

The update also noted that, to reach containment, fire managers have to be extremely confident that the fire will not spread across control lines, even if crews have constructed a dozer line and removed fire-damaged hazards, as is the case with the Leroux fire.

A total of 93 personnel are currently working on the fire response.

Colorado declares disaster emergency, mobilizes resource to fight LeRoux fire

Smoke from wildfires, including the Leroux fire as well as the Elk and Lee fires, could be seen along the Front Range Wednesday morning, with both Jefferson County and Boulder Fire Rescue making note of the smoggy conditions on social media.

Colorado's Elk and Lee fires remain at 0% containment as more than 20,000 acres consumed

Current evacuations are remaining in place on 3100 Road north of Leroux Creek, the update said. Anyone living within the evacuation area who needs temporary access to their home may contact the Delta County Sheriff’s Office at 970-872-1215.