As of Wednesday, July 17th, 3:00 p.m. the Hogan Fire (also called Pequop Fire), about 25 miles west of Wendover and 25 miles southeast of Wells is 10,882 acres (reduced) and is now 90 percent contained, and expected to be fully contained by Wednesday July 18th, 2018 approx. 06:00 p.m.
On July 11th, Firefighters were continuing to hold operations with direct support of crews, aircraft, and engines. Utilizing engines in the more accessible country outside the WSA, and utilizing hand crews supported by aircraft in the WSA. Rehab began in the east side of the fire in the WSA. Holding and mop up of the current fire line edge is critical to the success of reaching 100% containment. The fire edge is in steep terrain making access limited. Approximately 230 personnel remain on the fire and consist of federal, state, county, local, private and numerous air assets supporting the Hogan Fire. Utilize engines in the more accessible country outside the WSA, and utilize hand crews supported by aircraft in the WSA. Secure and hold existing line. Rehab will begin in the east side of the fire in the WSA.(40.737 latitude, -114.596 longitude) Estimated Containment Date: Saturday July 14th, 2018 approx. 06:00 PM .
Projected Incident Activity: A line has been completed around the fire and holding and mop-up will continue for the next few days. Rehabilitation will start on the east and north flanks of the fire in the Wilderness Study Area (WSA).
The Silver State fire 4 miles east of Elko, NV off Last Chance road, is now fully contained, as per 7/17/2018, 9:27:04 p.m.
As per 7/17/18, the Stag fire North-East of Elko, North of Deeth, started Monday July 16th, approx. 02:45 p.m., size 4,397 Acres, is now 75% contained. Estimated Containment Date: Friday July 20th, approx.
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The Boone Springs fire, new from 7/04/18 in the morning, is now as per 7/10/18, 100 percent contained and in patrol status. The fire is 3,073 acres . This Fire is located approximately 42 miles southwest of Wendover, NV..
A new fire in Clover Valley closed U.S. Highway 93 south of Wells late Thursday afternoon (7/05/18) and sent up a massive cloud of smoke that was visible from Spring Creek and Lamoille.
On Wednesday, July 11th, the Echo Fire south of Wells, Nevada of US Hwy 93 was 60 percent contained and acres remaining was at 6,438. Fire behavior is minimal with some smoldering. Firefighters will secure existing fire lines and remove any remaining threat to containment. Continue rehabilitation of lines where no threat of escape exists. Objective to fully control fire and address smoke within high traffic area. Expect releasing personnel to other fires to continue. Full containment is expected by July 18, 2018. The Echo Fire was reported around 10:15 the morning of July 5, 25 miles south of Wells. By 10:15 p.m. it had burned an estimated 10,000 acres.
As per Monday 7/09/18, the Echo Fire is now 41 percent contained and remains at 6,438 acres with a decrease in fire behavior. The fire is now exhibiting minimal behavior with smoldering and creeping. More than 300 personnel remain on the fire composed of federal, state, county, local and private.(40.696 latitude, -115.076 longitude)
The highway was closed last July 5th, in both directions to State Route 229 until shortly after midnight.
Eighteen engines were on the scene west of Snow Water Lake, along with three heavy air tankers and four single-engine air tankers.
The fire exhibited “growth all afternoon and into the evening. A consist southern wind pushed the fire,” officials reported. It was zero percent contained.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Another fire near Currie was started by lightning on Wednesday. The Boone Springs Fire was originally reported at 20 acres but by 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 4th. It was estimated at 1,200 acres.
As per Monday 7/09/18, the Boone Springs Fire is now 90 percent contained and 3,073 acres. Firefighters are continuing to monitor fire line and mop up.
Also, a small band of thunderstorms skirted the southeastern corner of Elko County on Wednesday (July 4th), while the remainder of the region remained clear and dry.
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