Black Fire No Threat to Public, Smoke VisibleEly – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District wants residents of Baker, Nev., and Garrison, Utah, to be aware that they may occasionally see smoke from the 350-acre Black Fire that is burning on public lands in Black Canyon, about three miles southeast of Great Basin National Park within the Highland Ridge Wilderness. The lightning-ignited fire poses no threat to human life or property.The BLM is managing the fire in accordance with the Ely District Managed Natural and Prescribed Fire Plan, which identifies areas where allowing wildland fire to resume its natural role in the ecosystem would benefit resources. The plan increases native vegetative diversity and improves wildlife habitat. It also increases public and firefighter safety, and reduces the threat of catastrophic wildfire.Assisting the Ely District is the Unaweep Wildland Fire Module (WFM), of Grand Junction, Colo. The Unaweep WFM is a 7-person crew that supports national interagency programs with the use of fire, including prescribed fire and wildfire, and hazardous fuels reduction and other projects.For more information, contact Chris Hanefeld, BLM Ely District fire information officer, at (775) 289-1842 orchanefel@blm.gov.
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As of 7/13, the Black Fire is reported at 3.010 acres. Two days with higher humidities and some rain have quieted the fire, with no major smoke plumes present. http://www.nifc.gov/fireInfo/nfn.htm
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