Stockade Canyon Fire (NVWID)

First Reported: 2024-07-25 15:04:08 UTC on July 25, 2024
Inciweb page: NVWID Stockade Canyon Fire
Size: 18212 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 80%
Stockade Canyon Fire (2024-07-25)
18,212 acre wildfire (80% contained)


Wildfire Status:

The Stockade Canyon Fire, which ignited on July 3, 2024, approximately 19 miles northwest of Gerlach in Washoe County, Nevada, currently spans 18,212 acres with 80% of its perimeter contained. The fire behavior is characterized by active single tree torching, creeping, and backing within interior pockets of juniper and sage. Firefighting efforts are focused on minimizing the impact on sage grouse habitats and protecting cultural and historic resources within the area while preventing the fire from spreading into adjacent jurisdictions and populated areas.

Fire response teams, led by Nevada Team 2 with Incident Commander Brian Kitchen, consist of 96 personnel. Their planned actions include using Minimal Impacts By Suppression (MIST) tactics to protect green islands and wildlife habitats, while continuing to secure control lines on the north flank. Crews are also engaged in mopping up operations along the south, west, and east flanks to eliminate any remaining heat within the containment lines.

Weather conditions are presenting challenges due to a dry air mass and poor overnight recoveries. Afternoon west-southwest winds are expected to gust between 25-30 mph, contributing to the potential for fire spread, particularly in green islands. However, a cooling trend is expected to start on Sunday, which should improve overnight relative humidity recoveries. Firefighting resources currently deployed include multiple Type 2 and Type 3 crews, helicopters, and various engine types to support ongoing suppression efforts.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-07-25 0% contained
2024-07-26 0% contained
2024-07-28 5% contained
2024-07-29 10% contained
2024-07-30 15% contained
2024-07-31 19% contained
2024-08-01 21% contained
2024-08-02 29% contained
2024-08-04 32% contained
2024-08-05 52% contained
2024-08-06 67% contained
2024-08-08 70% contained
2024-09-06 80% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-07-25 3000 acres 4.7 sq mi 12.0 sq km
2024-07-26 6000 acres 9.4 sq mi 24.0 sq km
2024-07-27 10000 acres 15.6 sq mi 40.0 sq km
2024-07-28 18500 acres 28.9 sq mi 74.0 sq km
2024-07-29 19382 acres 30.3 sq mi 77.5 sq km
2024-07-31 15238 acres 23.8 sq mi 61.0 sq km
2024-08-01 16251 acres 25.4 sq mi 65.0 sq km
2024-08-02 16951 acres 26.5 sq mi 67.8 sq km
2024-08-05 18630 acres 29.1 sq mi 74.5 sq km
2024-08-06 18169 acres 28.4 sq mi 72.7 sq km
2024-09-06 18212 acres 28.5 sq mi 72.8 sq km