The Boone Springs Fire was a
wildfire
A wildfire, forest fire, bushfire, wildland fire or rural fire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of Combustibility and flammability, combustible vegetation. Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire ...
in
Elko County, Nevada in the United States. The fire was first reported on July 4, 2018. The fire was contained on July 9 at . During its height, the fire threatened ranch facilities, traffic on
U.S. Route 93 Alternate, and Boone Springs Station.
Events
The Boone Springs Fire started around 11 a.m. on the
Fourth of July. The cause remains unknown. Burning understory and short grass, the fire threatens minor ranch structures and
U.S. Route 93 Alternate. The fire was contained on July 9 .
Impacts
The fire threatened the Dolly Varden Springs Ranch,
U.S. Route 93 Alternate, and Boone Springs Station.
References
2018 Nevada wildfires
June 2018 events in the United States
July 2018 events in the United States
Elko County, Nevada
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