UPDATE - SEPT. 1:
The Blue Eagle Fire is now 72% contained, giving firefighters more ground on the fire as they prepare for another challenge: winds expected to reach around 30 mph.
The fire remains estimated at 9,218 acres and is holding within its existing perimeter. No injuries or accidents have been reported.
Crews made more progress during the previous operational period, connecting containment lines and securing additional sections of the fire’s perimeter.
Firefighters are still working along the portions of the fire that are not contained, strengthening fireline and checking for lingering heat that could threaten the progress already made.
The wind will be one of the biggest concerns as that work continues. Gusty conditions could put pressure on containment lines and stir up fire activity in areas where heat remains.
Crews will continue watching conditions and adjust their work as needed.
There are currently no major closures or evacuations in effect.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in place on Bureau of Land Management public lands within the Carson City District. The restrictions prohibit or limit several activities, including campfires and other open burning, where motorized vehicles and equipment may operate, and recreational target shooting.
Current restrictions can be found at NevadaFireInfo.org/restrictions.
ORIGINAL STORY - AUG. 30:
The Blue Eagle Fire, burning about 30 miles northwest of Austin, has scorched 9,218 acres and is 45% contained.
Crews continue working to strengthen containment along the western and southern sides of the fire.
Warm and dry conditions have allowed the fire to continue burning through pockets of pinyon, grass and juniper.
Over the next three to four days, crews will work to build about 12 miles of fireline around the remaining uncontained portions of the fire.
A Type 1 and Type 2 helicopter will help with water drops and will also transport supplies to crews working in remote areas.
