Gregerson Fire 90-percent contained
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ELY, Nev. – The Gregerson Fire in the Delamar Mountains Wilderness, about 20 miles southeast of Alamo, in Lincoln County, Nev., is 90-percent contained. Full containment is anticipated by this evening.
The 3,320-acre fire that was burning grass and brush in steep, rugged terrain is showing minimal activity. Firefighters yesterday continued to secure the fire perimeter, mopping up hot spots as they were located.
The Bureau of Land Management implemented a full-suppression strategy on the fire with assistance from the Forest Service, Lincoln County Fire Protection District and private contractors.
The fire was first reported shortly before 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 23. The cause is unknown.
Additional information is available online at https://go.usa.gov/xVTmj and https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/ or contact Chris Hanefeld, BLM Ely District fire information officer, at 775-289-1842 or chanefel@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.