Wildfires

Nevada Test Site fire grows to over 30,000 acres

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The Gothic Fire continues burning deep within the Nevada Test and Training Range in Nye County. Sparked by lightning on July 4, the fire has now consumed nearly 31,000 acres and, as of Wednesday, July 16, is 10% contained. Waves of smoke have fallen across Lincoln County as the flames are fueled by hot and […] This article is available to Lincoln County … [Read more...] about Nevada Test Site fire grows to over 30,000 acres

Mount Irish Fire burns thousands of acres northwest of Alamo

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A wildfire near Alamo ignited just before 7 p.m. Monday, June 30. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Mount Irish Fire had burned more than 6,000 acres. The blaze, located approximately 20 miles northwest of Alamo, displayed intense, wind-driven behavior in the first few days. Fire crews on scene reported rapid uphill runs, group torching and fast-moving flames driven by gusty … [Read more...] about Mount Irish Fire burns thousands of acres northwest of Alamo

Wildfire burns near Nevada-Utah border

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A lightning-caused fire near the Utah-Nevada border was 51 percent contained as of Tuesday, July 26. Hundreds of personnel are working combatting the blaze dubbed the Dodge Springs Fire, which has burned over 5,600 acres. Rain fell over much of the area Monday afternoon and firefighters took advantage of that Tuesday to increase containment. Approximately […] … [Read more...] about Wildfire burns near Nevada-Utah border

Heavy smoke fills county as a result of California fires

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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 Utah. These wildfires are causing smoke as far south as Los Angeles. Even the Grand Canyon’s otherwise beautiful vistas have been subject to a level of smog usually […] This article is available to Lincoln County … [Read more...] about Heavy smoke fills county as a result of California fires