Snow Creek Fire Update: Size: 1,119 acres Percent Contained: 40% Resources: 3 helicopters, 1 water tender, 3 engines, 1 Type 1 hand crew, 2 Type 2 hand crews, 6 smokejumpers. Total Personnel: 112 The approximately 1,119-acre Snow Creek Fire, located in the Goshute Canyon Wilderness, about 60 miles north of Ely, Nev., is 40-percent contained. Full containment is expected Wednesday, Aug. 14. The lightning-ignited fire poses NO threat to human life or property. Firefighter and public safety is the top priority. The fire was first reported shortly after 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 8. It is burning in steep and rugged terrain, consuming mixed conifers and mountain mahogany. Firefighters last night and today continued to secure the fire perimeter with help from aerial resources. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is being assisted by the Forest Service, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and local private contractors.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 23:16:12 +0000
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