Mount Irish Fire (2025-07-01)

Mount Irish Fire reaches 99% containment as crews near full control of the 6,315-acre blaze. BLM emphasizes importance of protected landmarks including Mount Irish Petroglyph Site with ancient rock art saved from flames.

Mount Irish Fire reaches 55% containment as crews continue securing perimeter and extinguishing interior heat. Despite 30 mph winds on July 4, fire showed no growth and remained at 6,315 acres.

Red Flag Warning issued for Mount Irish Fire area due to critical fire weather conditions. Fire has charred 6,315 acres in Lincoln County with combination of sustained winds and single-digit humidity increasing fire spread likelihood.

Mount Irish Fire explodes to 6,315 acres with extreme fire behavior. Strong, gusty winds drive rapid runs across landscape with crown fire behavior where flames leap from treetop to treetop, making direct suppression difficult.

Mount Irish Fire ignites at 6:42 p.m., burning 20 miles northwest of Alamo, Nevada. Human-caused wildfire displays intense wind-driven behavior with rapid uphill runs and fast-moving flames driven by gusty southwest winds.

Mount Irish Fire containment reaches 55% as crews battle challenging conditions. Helitack crews working on steep, rocky terrain on eastern edge while hotshot crews search for underground hotspots in stump holes beneath trees.

Red Flag Warning issued for Mount Irish Fire area on Friday due to critical fire weather conditions. Fire has charred 6,311 acres in Lincoln County with combination of sustained winds and single-digit humidity increasing fire spread likelihood.

Mount Irish Fire explodes to 6,315 acres with extreme fire behavior. Strong, gusty winds drive rapid runs across landscape with crown fire behavior where flames leap from treetop to treetop, making direct suppression difficult.

Mount Irish Fire ignites at 6:42 p.m., burning 20 miles northwest of Alamo, Nevada. Human-caused wildfire displays intense wind-driven behavior with rapid uphill runs and fast-moving flames driven by gusty southwest winds.