The 27,736-acre Sand Creek Fire has burned through parts of Maverick Mountain Ski Area, forced evacuations and threatened Elkhorn Hot Springs, though major buildings at both sites remained standing Thursday as crews continued structure protection.By Mosabber HossainThe Sand Creek Fire had grown to 27,736 acres on Thursday after burning through parts of Maverick Mountain Ski Area in southwestern Montana, but firefighters succeeded in protecting the ski lodge and nearby Elkhorn Hot Springs as the blaze pushed through the area.