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 km2). During its height, the fire threatened ranch facilities, traffic on U.S. Route 93 Alternate, and Boone Springs Station.

Boone Springs Fire
Date(s)July 4, 2018 (2018-07-04) ()
LocationSpring Creek, Elko County, Nevada, United States
Coordinates40°11′31″N 114°28′19″W / 40.192°N 114.472°W / 40.192; -114.472
Statistics[1]
Burned area3,073 acres (12 km2)
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Boone Springs Fire is located in Nevada
Boone Springs Fire
Location of fire in Nevada
Location of Boone Springs Fire

Events

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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 km2).[1]

Impacts

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

References

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