Despite high winds and dry conditions, the Ice Fire near Silverton has remained under 600 acres and is estimated to be 30 percent contained, according to today’s update from Ice Fire public information officers.

The fire started Monday afternoon and is burning in a rugged, steep area near Ice Lakes. Avalanche chutes and rock formations on the northeast side of the fire have helped keep it in check, but crews are still working on the north side of the fire to keep it away from South Mineral ...