ELY, Nev. - The Gregerson Fire in the Delamar Mountains Wilderness, about 20 miles southeast of Alamo, in Lincoln County, Nev., is 90-percent contained. Full containment is anticipated by this evening.
The 3,320-acre fire that was burning grass and brush in steep, rugged terrain is showing minimal activity. Firefighters yesterday continued to secure the fire perimeter, mopping up hot spots as they were located.
The Bureau of Land Management implemented a full-suppression strategy on the fire with assistance from the Forest Service, Lincoln County Fire Protection District and private contractors.
The fire was first reported shortly before 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 23. The cause is unknown.
Additional information is available online at https://go.usa.gov/xVTmj and https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/ or contact Chris Hanefeld, BLM Ely District fire information officer, at 775-289-1842 or chanefel@blm.gov.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
