Castle Ridge Fire (NVEKD)

Wildfire Status:

The Castle Ridge Fire, currently located approximately three miles north of Midas in Elko County, Nevada, has burned through 26,885 acres of brush and grass since its inception on October 6, 2024. As of the latest updates on October 9, 2024, the fire's forward spread has stopped, and containment efforts have achieved 30% control of the perimeter. Fire crews have made significant progress, particularly on the south and southwest sides of the fire, where they are focused on holding and improving control lines while addressing interior pockets of fuel that continue to smolder.

The response from fire agencies includes a total personnel deployment of 228 individuals who are actively constructing and reinforcing fire lines along the edges of the blaze. A Fire Prevention Order remains in effect across the state, emphasizing the urgency of fire safety measures during this period. The nearby town of Midas and the Midas Mine remain under threat, as the fire is positioned less than three miles away from the community, necessitating ongoing vigilance and containment efforts.

Weather conditions are contributing to the challenges faced by firefighting teams. Forecasters have indicated elevated concerns due to dry weather and south-southwest breezes, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph expected on Thursday and sustained winds of 15-20 mph on Friday. These conditions, combined with low relative humidity levels around 15%, could complicate containment strategies and potentially lead to flare-ups. Fire officials are closely monitoring these weather patterns as they continue their firefighting operations.

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