The BLM says a 279-acre wildfire 18 miles south of Battle Mountain is now under control.

The BLM says ground crews will continue to mop up hot spots on the interior perimeter of the fire line.

The fire started Sunday around 3:15 p.m. in the Mill Creek area. 

The BLM says homes and sage-grouse habitat are threatened.

There's no immediate word on what caused the fire. Â