Ray May Fire Update 7:30 p.m.: 85 percent contained
The Ray May Fire is now 85 percent contained, with an estimated containment set for Sunday, according to the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.
The fire has burned 3,895 acres, and there are now 608 firefighters battling the blaze. Firefighters spent the day mopping up and securing containment lines around the fire. It has been confirmed that three additional outbuildings were lost during the Wednesday night increased fire activity near the Ruby Hill Mine area.