Upper Colony Fire

The Upper Colony Fire was a wildfire in Smith Valley, Nevada in the United States. The fire was started on June 17, 2018 and was contained on June 22. It burned a total of 1,202 acres (5 km2). The fire was started by truck brakes that overheated and caught dry grass on fire.

Upper Colony Fire
The Upper Colony Fire on June 17, 2018
LocationSmith Valley, Nevada, United States
Coordinates38.817°N 119.403°W / 38.817; -119.403
Statistics[1]
Date(s)June 17, 2018 (2018-06-17) – June 22, 2018 (2018-06-22)
Burned area1,202 acres (5 km2)
CauseHuman caused
Map
Location of fire in Nevada.

Events

The Upper Colony Fire was reported on June 17, 2018 around 11:44 am west of Upper Colony Road in Smith Valley, Nevada. The fire, which was caused when a truck's brakes overheated and set grass on fire, was fueled by high brush and timber litter.[1][2] The fire threatened properties including ranches and horse farms, greater sage-grouse habitats, and Burbank Canyons Wilderness Study Area.[1] The fire was contained on June 22, 2018, at 1,202 acres (5 km2).[2]

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References
  1. "Upper Colony Fire". InciWeb. Carson City District Office Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  2. Hildebrand, Kurt. "The June 25 R-C Morning Report". The Record-Courier. Retrieved 25 June 2018.

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