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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Wildcat Initial News Release 

Elko, Nev., July. 15, 2022 – The Wildcat Fire started on July, 13, 2022 approximately 40 miles North of Wells NV. The fire has experienced hot, dry, and windy conditions since it began. A Type 3 Incident Management Team has taken over the fire. Currently the fire has burned 14,500 acres and is 10% contained. The fire is burning in brush and grass. Crews, Engines, Equipment and Aircraft have been working diligently to suppress the fire. Personnel working on the fire have been facing extreme fire behavior and rugged conditions.

Resources currently on the fire are:

5 Helicopters

6 Handcrews

10 Engines

3 Dozers

3 Tenders

226 Total Personnel

For additional information on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, please visit https://fs.usda.gov/htnf or participate in the conversation at https://twitter.com/HumboldtToiyabe and https://facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF/.