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Comet Fire Update August 6 2020
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COMET FIRE UPDATE
August 6, 2020
Quick Fire Facts
- Fire Location - 8 miles northwest of Pioche, Nv. Northeast of Stampede Road.
- Approximate Acreage - 787
- Containment - 0%
- Start Date - August 4, 2020
- Cause - human - under investigation
- Total Personnel - 187
- Jurisdiction - Ely District, Bureau of Land Management
Comet Fire Summary: The Comet Fire was reported near Pioche, Nevada at 1:02 PM on Tuesday, August 4. Multiple handcrews and engines were dispatched from the nearby Bishop Fire to assist with firefighting efforts. Aerial resources, crews and engines worked together to establish an anchor point off Stampede Road. Crews will continue to construct fire line and secure the perimeter of the Comet Fire with the help of aerial resources as needed. Steep and rocky terrain will be a challenge to the crews as they progress around the Comet Fire. Crews have been instructed to use extreme caution due to the historical mining in the fire area. Firefighter and public safety are the number one objectives of Great Basin Team 7.
Safety: Public is asked to drive with caution and be aware of fire traffic entering and exiting roads at the junction of Hwy 93, Great Basin Hwy, and Nevada State Route 320. Public should be aware that a portion of the Silver State Trail and Stampede Road are in the fire area. The public should follow all posted signs.
Weather: High winds and low relative humidity will bring another day of Red Flag Warnings over both fire locations and the southeastern portion of Nevada. Low relative humidity and high winds will continue to be a fire risk for critically dry grass and vegetation.