By Amy AlonzoThe Nevada Independent Substantial portions of Humboldt, Elko, Washoe and Pershing counties and the northern tips of Lander and Eureka counties have an “above normal” chance of seeing significant wildfire activity through October, according to the National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services office. Nationally, fire activity has been below normal … [Read more...]
Hungry Fire
A wildfire broke out Monday afternoon north of Sparks in the Hungry Valley area and was heading towards Spanish Springs, according to fire crews. The Hungry Fire had spread to 300 acres and was five percent contained as of Monday evening. … [Read more...]
Wildfire Destroys 1 Home North of Reno, Burns 2 Square Miles
Associated Press RENO — More than 200 firefighters have managed to contain about half of a Northern Nevada wildfire that has burned nearly 2 square miles (5 sq. kilometers) of mostly rangeland and destroyed a home north of Reno. The Sierra Front dispatch center said Monday the Jasper Fire is 45 percent contained and should be fully contained by Tuesday evening. It … [Read more...]
Earthstone Fire near Sparks burns 41,000 acres; almost contained
As multiple wildfires continue to burn in Northern Nevada and California, the Earthstone Fire by Golden Eagle Regional Park was 80 percent contained on Monday, according to Sparks Fire Division Chief Shawn McEvers. The fire that broke out July 3 just east of Sparks has since burned more than 41,000 acres (around 65 miles). The multi-sport turf complex was closed last Monday, … [Read more...]
Monday wildfire closes Golden Eagle Regional Park
Golden Eagle Regional Park off Homerun Drive near Vista Boulevard in Sparks was closed Monday afternoon after a wildfire broke out in the hills surrounding the area. The Earthstone Fire was reported at 1:30 p.m. and was being fought by multiple agencies, including four large air tankers. The blaze had spread to 3,000 acres at press time Monday evening with no estimate for … [Read more...]