Goose Creek and China Jim Fire Complex
The Goose Creek and China Jim Fire Complex are active wildfires near the Nevada and Utah Border by Montello, Nevada.[3][4] As of August 4, 2018, the fires have burned a total of 127,059 acres (514.19 km2) acres and was 80% contained.[1][2]
| Goose Creek and China Jim Fire Complex | |
|---|---|
| Location | Montello, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 41°15′41″N 114°11′39″W |
| Statistics[1] [2] | |
| Date(s) | July 28, 2018 – |
| Burned area | 127,059 acres (514 km2)[1][2] |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Map | |
  The fires location in northeastern Nevada | |
Closures
State Route 30 was closed on the evening of Saturday, July 28, 2018.[5]
Evacuations
Grouse Creek was evacuated.[3][5]
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References
- "Goose Creek Fire Fire". InciWeb. US Forest Service. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
- "China Jim Fire". InciWeb. US Forest Service. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
- Pierce, Scott D. (July 30, 2018). "Two fires combine to threaten residents of Grouse Creek in Box Elder County". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- "Storms could hamper fire fighting efforts". Box Elder News Journal. August 1, 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- Reavy, Pat (2018-07-29). "Grouse Creek residents urged to evacuate as fires merge, approach". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
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