The District is implementing a modified-suppression strategy on the Hampton Fire in the Mount Moriah Wilderness, about 60 miles east of Ely. Due to dry conditions, the fire yesterday made a good run to the northeast, increasing in size to about 1,000 acres. The same fire behavior is expected today. The fire, visible to residents in Baker, Nev., and Garrison, Utah, and to visitors at Great Basin National Park, remains well within the Wilderness and is not a threat to human life or property. The Bear Trap Fire in the Grant Range Wilderness, about 60 miles southwest of Lund, is still about 500 acres. It is visible to residents in Currant, Duckwater, Sunnyside and Railroad Valley. Both lightning-ignited fires are burning in mixed conifer in steep, rugged terrain. The District is managing the fires in accordance with the Forest Land Management and Fire Management plans. The plans increase public and firefighter safety, reduce the threat of future catastrophic wildland fire, increase native vegetative diversity and improve wildlife habitat. The Hampton Fire was first reported at about 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 16. The Bear Trap Fire was reported at about 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 15. The Bear Trap and Hampton fires will be updated once daily, provided there is no significant activity.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:51:09 +0000
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