2 active wildfires burning in Lincoln County as Southern Nevada fire restrictions begin
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect today (Friday, June 13) across federal and state lands in Southern Nevada.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) notes severe to exceptional drought conditions in the area. Above-normal potential for wildfires is expected to persist through July.
Two fires are burning southeast of Ely on federal land in Lincoln County, according to a Thursday BLM post on social media. The Burnt Canyon Fire was at 1,068 acres and the Rosencrans Fire had burned 727 acres. Both fires started Wednesday about five miles apart and were 40% contained.
Most wildfires are caused by people. They are preventable if the public observes simple precautions. Southern Nevada fire restrictions include:
Campfires and open fires outside of designated areas. This includes charcoal grills.
Use of open flames, including portable stoves and lanterns. (Exceptions: devices with shut-off valves that use gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel.)
Smoking outdoors.
Motorized vehicles or equipment use on dried vegetation.
Welding and other spark-producing 'hot work.'
Fireworks and explosives are always banned, as well as tracer rounds and steel ammunition, which can cause sparks. Combustion engines must have spark arrestors.
The announcement comes as western Nevada is under a Red Flag Warning due to gusty winds and low humidity. The warning also applies to Washoe County, Carson City, Pershing County, Storey County, Churchill County and parts of Douglas, Lyon and Mineral counties. northeastern California.
A wildfire near Sparks, Nevada, was fully contained on Thursday
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