Update (6/18/2025, 5:05 p.m.):

Firefighters have reached full containment on the Winnemucca Mountain Fire in Humboldt County.

The fire ultimately consumed 2,321 acres.

All fire resources have returned to the station and will monitor the fire area for a few more days, according to a release from the Bureau of Land Management.

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Update (6/18/2025, 10:15 a.m.):

The Winnemucca Mountain Fire in Humboldt County is now 80% contained at 2,321 acres. 

The BLM says the fire, which was started by people, is burning one mile northwest of Winnemucca. 

Fire crews say they have stopped the fire from advancing...after starting earlier this week.

The BLM previously said some homes and other buildings are threatened - but so far, none have been damaged.

There's no immediate estimated date on full containment. 

The BLM says the fire, which was started by people, is burning one mile northeast of Winnemucca. 

Update (6/17/2025, 12:11 p.m.):

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released updated information regarding the Winnemucca Mountain Fire.

The fire is currently 2321 acres in size, and is 60% contained.

BLM has been provided aid and support by the City of Winnemucca Volunteer Fire Department, and the Winnemucca Rural Volunteer Fire Department.

Officials say there are a total of 112 fire personnel working this fire.

The release does list the cause of the fire as "human," but no other information has been provided at this time.

To keep up with updates, you can follow the fire on InciWeb.

Original Story (6/16/2025, 10:15 a.m.):

Fire crews are fighting a 2,000-acre fire near Winnemucca in Humboldt County.

The BLM says the Winnemucca Mountain Wildfire started halfway up the mountain around 8 p.m. on Sunday.

It's currently 20% contained.

The BLM says some homes and other buildings are threatened - but so far, none have been damaged.

Crews are keeping the fire perimeter North of Jungo Road, west of Highway 95 and south of the county landfill road.

The fire remains under investigation. 

About 85 personnel are currently working the fire.Â