Wildfire Fact Sheet: Stockade Canyon Fire Update
Location: Gerlach/Washoe County, Nev. BLM Nevada – Winnemucca District
Size & Containment: 16,951 acres & 29% contained
Summary: Full Suppression utilizing approved tools within the Wilderness Study Area. Minimize acres burned in Primary and General Sage grouse habitat. Protect identified cultural and historic resources in the fire area. Prevent fire spread into adjacent jurisdiction and populated areas.
Fire Behavior: Moderate, Short Crown Runs, Short-range Spotting, Group Torching
Closure: No closures at this time.
Evacuations: None
Structures Threatened: Three primary residences, historic structures and corrals threatened.
Resources & Personnel: 4 Type 2-Crew, 1 Type 1-Crew; 1 Type 1-Helicopter, 3 Type 3- Helicopter, 2 Type-3 Engines, 2 Type-4 Engines, 3 Type-6 Engines, 2 Dozers, 6 Water tenders, 1 Smokejumper Unit. 201 personnel on scene.
Responding Agencies: Federal, Local, and State Agencies
Reported: 07/23/2024, 7:15 P.M.
Cause: Lightning
Fuels: Brush and timber
Injuries: 1
More information:
- InciWeb – Stockade Canyon Fire(ongoing updates)
- org(Nevada Fire Map / Wildfire Cameras / Fire Restrictions)
