LA PLATA COUNTY – A wildfire that broke out Friday morning in southwest Colorado has grown by another 1,000 acres, but no homes or structures have been lost.

The 416 fire is burning about 10 miles north of Durango in the San Juan National Forest, and grew to 4.015 acres by Wednesday morning with 10 percent containment, according to a news release.

The nearly 600 firefighters battling the fire are dealing with hot dry weather that is expected to increase fire activity over the coming days.

On Wednesday, their efforts will focus on patrolling and monitoring the area along the U.S. 550 corridor and building defensible spaces around structures in and around Hermosa.

Wood chippers are also being used to remove piles of vegetation that could pose a threat to nearby buildings.

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A photo of the 416 fire in La Plata County, June 6, 2018. (Courtesy of La Plata County Twitter)