Boone Springs Fire

Boone Springs Fire
Date(s)	July 4, 2018 (2018-07-04) –  ()
Location	Spring Creek, Elko County, Nevada, United States
Coordinates	40.192°N 114.472°W / 40.192; -114.472
Statistics[1]
Burned area	3,073 acres (12 km^2)
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Boone Springs Fire

  

Location of Boone Springs Fire

The Boone Springs Fire was a wildfire in Elko County, Nevada in the United States. The fire was first reported on July 4, 2018. The fire was contained on July 9 at 3,073 acres (12 km^2). During its height, the fire threatened ranch facilities, traffic on U.S. Route 93 Alternate, and Boone Springs Station.

Events

The Boone Springs Fire started around 11 a.m. on the Fourth of July. The cause remains unknown. Burning understory and short grass, the fire threatens minor ranch structures and U.S. Route 93 Alternate. The fire was contained on July 9 3,073 acres (12 km^2).[1]

Impacts

The fire threatened the Dolly Varden Springs Ranch, U.S. Route 93 Alternate, and Boone Springs Station.[1]

References

1. "Boone Springs Fire". InciWeb. Bureau of Land Management. Archived from the original on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.