PAHRUMP, Nev. (KTNV) — US Forest Service officials said accessing the 15-acre fire near Mt. Stirling was difficult Wednesday evening.
Around 6:37 p.m. Wednesday, officials with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest said a 15-acre fire started in Indian Springs. This is northwest of Las Vegas near the Pahrump area.
Indian Springs, NV - NEW FIRE START
— Humboldt Toiyabe NF (@HumboldtToiyabe) August 10, 2023
15 Acre Fire reported in the area of Mt. Stirling.
Units Responding - 8 Smokejumpers, 2 SIngle Engine Air Tankers, 2 Large Air Tankers, 1 Type 2 Crew and a local contingent - P-751, E-452, BC 5103.
Stay with us for updates! pic.twitter.com/Tk2Qz4WQsv
The US Forest Service said units are responding. The fire is located around washed-out roads and rocky terrain. Officials said it was fought mostly by air.
"Smokejumpers are engaging at this time," officials said.
INDIAN SPRINGS, NV-UPDATE-MT. STIRLING FIRE
— Humboldt Toiyabe NF (@HumboldtToiyabe) August 10, 2023
8/10/23 - Access to the Fire proved difficult late yesterday evening. Located around washed out roads in rough and rocky terrain, the fire was being fought by air mainly.
The #Smokejumpers are engaging at this time. pic.twitter.com/OD9T8DUUom
KTNV will provide updates as they become available.
