Blue Jay Fire near Ely now 100 percent contained
The 657-acre Blue Jay Fire, located in priority sage grouse habitat about eight miles southeast of the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, was declared 100-percent contained on Saturday, Aug. 8. The lightning-ignited fire was first reported Tuesday, Aug. 4. The fire consumed pinion-pine, juniper, sagebrush and grasses. There was no threat to private property. The […]