Overview
- Multiple fires that were first reported on June 26 are now being managed as a multi-incident response in eastern Lincoln County and have prompted park and reservoir closures.
- Kane Springs is stable at about 17,042 acres and roughly 75% contained, Dry Canyon is about 1,705 acres and 10% contained after dozer and handline work, and Parsnip Peak remains uncontained with crews now being inserted to start handline construction.
- Fire managers raised regional readiness to Preparedness Level 4 and Great Basin Predictive Services issued a Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory effective June 27 through July 10 because drought and cured fine fuels make new ignitions and rapid spread more likely.
- Parsnip Peak burns in steep, remote wilderness that has limited helicopter access during high winds, which is why incident command is using helitack, smokejumpers and hotshot crews to work in rugged terrain when weather permits.
- Closures at Beaver Dam State Park and boat ramps at Eagle Valley Reservoir remain in effect, residents are urged to avoid ignition activities, and officials warn limited national resources could constrain responses to any new fires.