Two New Fires North of Wendover: Goose Creek and China Jim Fires

The Goose Creek Fire The Goose Creek Fire South East of Jackpot, strait line up North of Wendover border between Nevada and Utah, started Thursday July 26 at approx. 05:00 p.m., by lightning. Coordinates: 41.474 latitude, -114.066 longitude It is 25,000 Acres. Nevada Interagency Team 3 took over management of this fire at 6:00 pm on July 28, 2018. There is 166 personnel. The estimated containment date is Friday, August 3rd, approx. 6:00 p.m. At the latest update of 7/29/18, 12:10p.m.: 10% contained Projected Incident Activity: Continued spread to the south toward White Rock Peak and east towards Etna, Ut will continue through the evening and the majority of the night threatening the community. Poor RH recovery overnight will allow the fire to remain active most of the night. Fuels Involved: Timber (Grass and Understory) Brush (2 feet) Significant Events: Extreme, Running, Flanking, Group Torching Weather Concerns: Extreme heat and low RHs coupled with twice the average fine fuel loading are contributing to the high spread rates.

China Jim Fire

The China Jim Fire is approximately 20,000 acres. The fire is located approximately 13 miles southwest of Grouse Creek, Utah(southwest of Knoll), and also in a strait line up North of Wendover border. Resources are on scene of this full suppression fire. The fire has been moving east and southeast and burning into Utah. Utah SR HWY 30 is closed near the fire area. Please check www.udottraffic.utah.gov for road closure updates.

This fire started Saturday July 28th, 2018 at approx. 11:25 a.m.

There is 38 personnel. The estimated containment date is Tuesday July 31st, at approx. 11:00 p.m.

Planned Actions: Provide for structure protection and public safety. Establish an anchor point and begin flanking the fire with direct line. Look for opportunities to place indirect lines and burnout to contain the fire.

Projected Incident Activity: The fire will continue to rapidly move to the east and southeast threatening 2 ranches located along the Grouse Creek Valley Road. The fire is also going to hit State Hwy 30. east of Montello and road closures are being implemented at this time.

At the latest update of 7/29/18, 10:47 a.m.:

Coordinates: 41.527 latitude, -114.07 longitude

Fuels Involved: Timber (Grass and Understory) Brush (2 feet)

Significant Events: Extreme, Running, Torching, Wind Driven Runs

Weather Concerns: Extreme heat and low RHs coupled with twice the average fine fuel loading are contributing to high spread rates and extreme fire behavior.