Wildfire Incident Information
Map
Terrain
Satellite
OSM
This fire is no longer active
95% contained
Fire Status
OUT
Last Updated
3 years, 9 months ago
Fire Start
Sunday, August 2, 2020 2:07 PM PDT
Incident #
2020-NVEIC-010185

Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential

Fire Weather Forecast

Incident Overview

Inciweb information was updated: 3 years, 8 months ago

Incident Photo for the Lost Fire

The Lost Fire is currently at 7115 acres with 95-percent containment. Fire behavior is minimal with smoldering. On Aug. 8th management of the fire transitioned to a Type 4 IC. Crews will continue to patrol and mop up, securing large islands where safe to do so. Rehab work on dozerline and containment lines will also continue. No further spread is anticipated. This will be the last update.

For more information: Nevada Wildfire Information

Basic Incident Details

Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Unknown
Date of Origin
Sunday, August 2, 2020 2:07 PM PDT
Location
20 miles NW of Wendover, NV
Incident Commander
McNeil
Coordinates
40.954, -114.344

Current Situation

Total Personnel
58
Size (Acres)
7,115
Containment
95%
Estimated Containment
Monday, August 10, 2020 12:00 AM PDT
Fuels Involved
Brush and short grass
Significant Events
Minimal fire behavior with smoldering.

Planned Outlook

Planned Actions
Continue patrol and mop up and secure large islands where safe to do so. Continue rehab work on dozerline and containment lines.
Projected Incident Activity
No further spread is anticipated.

Weather Synopsis

Weather Concerns
Forecasted gusty winds, extreme low RH's and low fuel moistures. Dry lightning is also forecasted in the next several days.

Fire Incident Contact

Incident Contact
Fire Information
Phone: 775-461-6953
Fire Unit Information
Elko District Office
Bureau of Land Management
3900 East Idaho Street
Elko, NV 89801

Dispatch Center Contact

Elko Interagency Dispatch Center (NVEIC)

Elko, NV

775-748-4000

https://gacc.nifc.gov/gbcc/dispatch/nveic/