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OtherThe 1,080-acre Hobson Fire is 100-percent contained tonight. Fire behavior is minimal, and firefighters are securing and mopping up fire line.
The lightning-ignited fire burned pinyon-pine and juniper, brush and grass, and light logging slash on public lands about 45 miles northwest of Ely, Nev. It was first reported at approximately 2:40 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18.
| Current as of | Fri, 08/23/2024 - 20:53 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 45 miles northwest of Ely, Nev. |
| Incident Commander | Thomas Mccollum, Type 5 IC |
| Coordinates |
39° 55' 6'' Latitude
-115° 24' 4
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 26 |
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| Size | 1,080 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 08/23/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (grass and understory), brush (2 feet), light logging slash |
| Significant Events | Fire behavior is minimal, smoldering |
| Planned Actions |
Continue to secure depth and mop up along the lines with crews |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Resources will be fully engaged in mop up tactics |
| Weather Concerns | Weather will be dry thru Friday with afternoon high winds paired with minimum RH values near 15% or less. |
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