Monarch Fire

The Monarch Fire was a wildfire burning three miles south of Sierra Spirit Ranch in Douglas County, Nevada, in the United States. The fire, which was reported on June 24, 2020, was started by a lightning strike. As of June 28, 2020, it has burned 2,324 acres (940 ha) and was 97 percent contained. The fire is the largest of a handful that resulted after thunderstorms moved through the area.[2]

Monarch Fire
Monarch Fire on June 27, 2020
LocationDouglas County, Nevada, United States
Coordinates38.878°N 119.563°W / 38.878; -119.563
Statistics[1][2]
Cost$931,000
Date(s)June 24, 2020 (2020-06-24)–
Burned area2,324 acres (940 ha)
CauseLightning strike
Map
Location in Nevada

Events

The Monarch Fire was reported burning three miles south of Sierra Spirit Ranch on Bureau of Land Management land on June 24, 2020 around 12:41 PM.[3] The fire was started by a lightning strike and was named due to its proximity to the Monarch Mine. The mine is located between Galena Peak and Sugar Loaf.[4] Fueled by grass and pinyon-juniper, by 4:12 PM the fire had burned 800 acres (324 ha) and was moving east. One hour later, the fire had doubled to 1,600 acres (647 ha).[3] Lena Lane and Pine Nut Road 2 were closed only to fire crews and residents. Pine Nut Road 2 was reopened on June 27.[1]

As of June 28, 2020, the fire had burned 2,324 acres (940 ha) and was 97 percent contained with full containment expected by June 29, 2020.[1]

Impact

The fire led to Pinenut Road 2 and Lena Lane being closed only to fire crews.[1] Smoke from the fire was visible from Carson City, Nevada.[3] As of June 27, 2020, the fire cost $931,000 to fight.[2]

  • Fire on June 25, 2020
  • Fire on June 26, 2020
  • Fire on June 27, 2020
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See also

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Forest Service.

  1. "Monarch Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. Hildebrand, Kurt (27 June 2020). "Monarch crowned summer's first big blaze". Record Courier. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. Munson, Jeff (24 June 2020). "Multiple fire agencies respond to growing wildfire off Pine Nut Road in Douglas County". Carson Now. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  4. Penrose, Kelsey (26 June 2020). "Monarch Fire in Douglas County 5 percent contained, burning 2,500 acres caused by lightning strike". Carson Now. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
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