The Gothic Fire has burned 36,000 acres in the Nevada Test and Training Range. Firefighters have not contained the fire and are using a confine and contain strategy to protect specific areas. The fire is in a restricted zone that is closed to the public, and officials said that “no evacuations have been ordered, and no structures are threatened.” Weather conditions, including high temperatures and low humidity, may affect the situation, as reported by News3LV.
Fire crews are dealing with increased activity from the Gothic Fire, especially in the afternoons, with short runs and uphill movement reported. Winds are expected to carry smoke northward, away from populated areas. Weather conditions, including hot temperatures and low humidity, continue to make firefighting efforts more difficult. According to KOLO TV, "Crews are prioritizing point protection today, especially as hot, dry weather and low humidity create the potential for significant fire growth."
The fire started from a lightning strike on July 4 and is being managed by the United States Air Force and the Bureau of Land Management. It is burning through timber, including pinyon and juniper trees, as well as grasses.
