Castle Ridge Fire 2024

10/09/2024, P.M. update: 

Crews made significant progress on the south and southwest end of the fire closest to the community of Midas. Crews will continue to hold and improve control lines as interior pockets of fuel continue to burn out.  

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• You can track the Castle Ridge Fire and get real-time updates using the Nevada Fire Map. 

Previous Updates

10/09/2024, A.M. update: Forward spread on the fire has stopped. A Fire Prevention Order remains in effect across the state. 

10/08/2024, 8:30 A.M update: The town of Midas is currently threatened with fire spread in the direction of the community less than three miles away.  The Midas Mine also has several structures that are threatened. 

• Wildfire camera: Smoke from Castle Ridge Fire visible on Midas Peak Wildfire Camera.

Summary: Fire is burning through remote mountainous terrain with limited road access, hampering containment efforts. Fire crews continue to construct and harden fire lines along the fires edge. 

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