Wildfires are currently raging across the west from as far north as British Columbia and Montana to as close to Lincoln County as the Flatt fire in … [Read more...] about Heavy smoke fills county as a result of California fires
Wildfires
Western wildfire season in full swing
Fifty-two large fires are currently burning 748,987 acres this week in the western United States, with many fires showing few signs of containment. … [Read more...] about Western wildfire season in full swing
Study uses drones and scanners to determine impact of fall grazing on wildfire
LAS VEGAS – A widespread problem on Nevada rangelands is frequent and large wildfires, often due to cheatgrass. Doctoral student Tracy Shane, with the … [Read more...] about Study uses drones and scanners to determine impact of fall grazing on wildfire
Wilson Creek fire contained
The Wilson Creek Fire has been contained. The announcement was made June 8. The approximately 1,608-acre fire was located on Mt. Wilson, northeast of … [Read more...] about Wilson Creek fire contained
State fire officials eye return of summer rain
As reported recently by the Associated Press, Nevada fire officials say the worst drought conditions the state has seen in two decades should make for … [Read more...] about State fire officials eye return of summer rain
Communities learn ways to reduce wildfire threat at virtual summit
LAS VEGAS – University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program presents the Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities Summit. This … [Read more...] about Communities learn ways to reduce wildfire threat at virtual summit
State tightens fire restrictions
Dry conditions trigger ban on campfires As reported recently in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, increased fire restrictions, which previously applied … [Read more...] about State tightens fire restrictions
Opinion: Incident Management Team 7’s commitment to a clean school
by Jeff Knudson, Incident Commander Fire season impacts all of us - from those out on the fire line to individual community members and businesses … [Read more...] about Opinion: Incident Management Team 7’s commitment to a clean school
Another wildfire erupts in Lincoln County
It’s been a hectic week for Lincoln County sheriff Kerry Lee, with the recent aircraft disasters and the raging wildfires that have threatened both … [Read more...] about Another wildfire erupts in Lincoln County
Five fatalities in county last weekend
By Dave Maxwell and Collin Anderson A helicopter doing work on installing a cell-phone tower west of Caselton crashed on July 29, killing both … [Read more...] about Five fatalities in county last weekend