Wildfire Near Ely Grows in Size, Still 0% Contained; Community Meeting Set for Monday Night

Wildfire near Ely grows in size, still 0% contained; community meeting set for Monday night

Firefighters say they made good progress on Sunday as established containment lines held despite strong winds testing the fire's perimeter.

Ward Fire Near Ely Reaches 3,770 Acres With Zero Containment

Ward Fire near Ely reaches 3,770 acres with zero containment as crews build lines, use helicopters and work through the night.

Ward Fire continues to grow and EVACUATIONS ARE THREATENED

On Friday, July 31, a fire was reported on Ward Mountain around 9:30 a.m. after smoke was seen on the mountainside. When reported, the fire was roughly two acres. By 11:30 a.m., it had grown to 40 acres. That evening, the fire had grown to 1,000 acres. Several helicopters and planes were seen in the area, using Comins Lake as a water-dipping resource. Authorities stated, “Extremely steep and rugged terrain has limited the ability to use ground r…