The Taylor Fire just south of the Taylor Mine and about 15 miles southeast of Ely was reported Tuesday afternoon. What ignited the fire is still under investigation. The Taylor Fire has burned more than 90 acres of pinyon pine and juniper on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District land as of Wednesday evening.
Currently, the fire poses no threat to human life or property. Smoke is occasionally visible in Steptoe and Spring valleys. “Two hand crews, four engine crews and a load of smokejumpers are suppressing the fire with aerial support from multiple heavy and Single Engine Air Tankers dropping retardant and Type 3 helicopter performing water drops,” a statement from the Bureau of Land Management read.
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