BLM: Cherry Fire South of Elko Now Fully Contained

Courtesy of Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, Twitter

The BLM says the 3,487-acre Cherry Fire 53 miles south of Elko in the Cherry Springs Canyon is now fully contained. 

The BLM says someone cutting wood with a chainsaw started the fire Monday afternoon. 

The BLM says to be careful while outside. They offer these tips:

• Spark arresters are required on all portable gasoline powered equipment. This includes tractors, harvesters, chainsaws, weed-eaters and mowers. Use the recommended fuel grade and don’t top it off. 

• Mow before 10 a.m. but never when it is windy or excessively dry. Metal blades can create sparks when striking rocks and start a fire. 

• When using equipment, keep a shovel and fire extinguisher close. 

• Don’t park your vehicle in dry grass or brush. Hot exhaust pipes and mufflers can start a fire. 

• Practice safe towing, as dragging chains throw sparks. Use appropriate safety pins and hitch ball to secure chains. 

• Properly maintain vehicle brakes. 

No structures have been lost to the Cherry Fire and no road closures or evacuations are currently in effect.

(BLM contributed to this report.)