ELKO, Nev. - More than 100 wildland firefighters are on the scene of a wildland fire approximately 5 miles northwest of Jiggs, NV in Elko County. The Red Springs fire has burned approximately 4,060 acres and is 15% contained. No structures are threatened.
Initial Attack fire personnel worked late into the evening last night and additional resources arrived this morning to assist in the firefighting efforts.
Firefighter safety is a main concern with excess heat, erratic fire behavior and changing weather conditions.
The fire is burning in brush, grass, and closed timber litter. Sage grouse habitat is involved and threatened.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
