The smoke column climbed to 25,000 feet on Monday around 3 p.m.

A D6 dozer improves a long on the south side of the fire.

Fire activity turns extreme on Monday making a six-mile run.

Fire activity turns extreme on Monday making a six-mile run.

Fire activity turns extreme on Monday making a six-mile run.

Fire activity turns extreme on Monday making a six-mile run.

Fire activity turns extreme on Monday making a six-mile run.

Smoke drifts north of Mt. Maestas toward Gardner, Colo.

Smoke blocks the sun on Tuesday.

Radio tower on the ridge west of Pass Creek Road.

The fire was active, but less extreme on Tuesday.

The fire makes a short run on Tuesday.

Mt. Lindsey ries in the distance.

A burn-out operation on Monday along the south side of the fire.

A tree torches along the south side of the fire.

A heavy tanker finishes a drop on Monday.