The Canyon Creek Complex fire has expanded to 43,738 acres and is considered the No. 1 priority nationally for firefighting resources, according to the Malheur National Forest Joint Information Center.

At least 560 firefighters are assigned to the fire, and more will be arriving today to assist.

A community meeting is planned at 5:30 p.m. today in Grant Union High School’s old gym. Topics will include the current fire status, disaster recovery resources and future fire suppression plans. Incident commanders, fire crews and local officials will provide information.

Today, the fire managers expect weather similar to Monday’s weather, with a morning inversion layer and light winds in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be in the lower 90s.

On Monday, firefighters constructed and improved the fire line in the north. They also focused on the south.

Structural firefighting crews worked directly around homes, while air resources dropped retardant, and bulldozers cut line to slow the spread of fire.

An American Red Cross shelter is at the Mt. Vernon Community Center, 640 Ingle Street.