Bear NV (NVHTF)
38 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Jackpot, Nevada, United States
Bear NV
Wildfire Status:
The Bear NV Fire started on June 26th due to a lightning strike and has burned grass, shrubs, and small trees. Initial attack efforts on day 1 involved engines, ground crews, and fixed-wing retardant drops, limiting the spread to 38 acres. As of the most recent update, the fire is 100% contained with a total of 48 personnel on site for mop-up operations.
The incident commander for the Bear NV Fire is Eric Tilden from the Nevada Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The fire is located 4 miles north of Jarbridge, NV, and west of Forest Development road 062. The estimated containment date for the fire is June 30th, with no current weather concerns impacting the situation.
Planned actions include continued mop-up operations across the entire incident area, with fire line personnel focused on achieving 100% containment by the anticipated date. The outlook for the next 24 hours involves ongoing mop-up efforts and the preparation to release resources with the goal of full containment by June 30th.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-30 | 50% contained |
| 2024-07-11 | 50% contained |
| 2024-08-02 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-30 | 38 acres | 0.1 sq mi | 0.2 sq km |
| 2024-08-02 | 38 acres | 0.1 sq mi | 0.2 sq km |