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
Wildfires
Firefighters making progress on Bishop Fire
Courtesy Photo As of Aug. 6 , the BLM Ely district office reported, “The Bishop Fire is now 90% contained and crews continue to mop up hot spots and … [Read more...] about Firefighters making progress on Bishop Fire
Division of Insurance offers tips on how consumers can protect their assets from wildfires
Carson City, NV – In the past few weeks, Nevada experienced significant wildfires ranging from the Poeville Fire in Washoe County to the Mahogany Fire … [Read more...] about Division of Insurance offers tips on how consumers can protect their assets from wildfires
Firefighters battle more local blazes
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) field office in Caliente reported the Stewart Canyon fire, about 14 miles east of Alamo, increased in size by July … [Read more...] about Firefighters battle more local blazes
Red Cross needs local volunteers due to COVID-19 as wildfire season is in full swing
LAS VEGAS — Experts say we are in for a busy wildfire season this summer and the American Red Cross needs volunteers to help in our community. Large … [Read more...] about Red Cross needs local volunteers due to COVID-19 as wildfire season is in full swing
Opinion: Two Contagions
By Stephen Pyne The smokes so prominent from my window a few weeks ago are gone. The 193,000-acre Bush fire marauding over the Mazatzal … [Read more...] about Opinion: Two Contagions
Big Summit Fire burns northeast of Panaca
As the wildfire season continues amid the current heat wave, firefighters are fully involved in suppressing the approximately 4,000-acre Big Summit … [Read more...] about Big Summit Fire burns northeast of Panaca
Series of wildfires ignite in the area
Three wildfires on public land affected visibility and air quality for many residents of Lincoln County over the weekend. One fire was in the Lund … [Read more...] about Series of wildfires ignite in the area
Summer is here and so is wildfire season
Red Cross issues personal preparedness and safety reminder LAS VEGAS, NV - June 20 is the first day of summer, which means wildfire season is in … [Read more...] about Summer is here and so is wildfire season
University scientists take aim at wildfires in Nevada
Research looks at how climate change, drought, land management affects forests and rangelands RENO, Nev. – With wildland fires eating up the … [Read more...] about University scientists take aim at wildfires in Nevada