Going behind the scenes at a wildland fire

RBC | At the Himes Peak Fire, 46 miles east of Meeker, the Herald Times had an opportunity to see firsthand some of what goes on behind the scenes during a firefighting operation in the wilderness.
On Friday, Sept. 1, authorities received a report of smoke in the Trappers Lake area. Crews responded, but did not find the fire.
Over the next few days, the source of the smoke became more apparent. Firefighters identified a…