LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Higher situations for crews combating the Cottonwood Peak Fireplace helped over the weekend, however lightning is within the forecast later in the present day.
The hearth is now 40% contained at 132,685 acres, in accordance with the Japanese Space Advanced Incident Administration Staff (EACIMT). “Additional fire growth is not expected moving forward barring any unforeseen weather conditions,” in accordance with a Monday morning information launch.
A photograph launched on Sunday reveals brush and grass burned by the Cottonwood Peak Fireplace in Northern Nevada. (Photograph courtesy: EACIMT)
With 1,036 personnel assigned to the Cottonwood Peak Fireplace working across the clock, crews have been accessible to react. “That readiness paid off as IA (initial attack) crews assisted overnight and into Monday with a fresh start south of us, the 200-acre Big Butte Fire,” the information launch mentioned.
The hearth has been burning on property managed by the Bureau of Land Administration in western Elko County. It crossed into the Humboldt-Toiyabe Nationwide Forest to the east final week, however containment efforts have been profitable.
A photograph launched on Saturday reveals flames from the Cottonwood Peak Fireplace in Northern Nevada. (Photograph courtesy: EACIMT)
Humidity that had dipped as little as 4% final week elevated to 75% over the weekend as monsoonal moisture got here in from the south. Scattered showers and thunderstorms have been anticipated Monday afternoon and night. Sturdy gusts of wind have been additionally within the forecast.
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EACIMT mentioned a particular unmanned plane would seek for scorching spots utilizing an infrared scan on Monday.
Wilson Reservoir, Wild Horse Crossing and Jack Creek campgrounds stay closed.
Freeway 226 is open to native site visitors solely. Residents and hunters ought to concentrate on heavy car site visitors for firefighting operations.
The Cottonwood Peak Fireplace is the biggest wildfire of 2025 in Nevada.
The location of the fireplace is about 40-50 miles south of the Idaho border, about 500 miles north of Las Vegas.
