NYE COUNTY, Nev. (FOX5) — A wildfire burning on federal land in Nye County has grown to approximately 5,782 acres with zero percent containment as of July 29, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
The Mouse Meadow Fire is burning within the Nevada National Security Site and Nevada Test and Training Range withdrawn lands — areas closed to public access.
No evacuations have been ordered, and no publicly accessible structures are threatened.
According to fire officials, the fire was sparked by lightning on Thursday, July 23.
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Fire behavior and conditions
Fire activity remained active as of the latest update, with the greatest movement occurring to the north.
Spread continued more slowly along the south and southeast sides, while the southwest edge remained largely in check.
Firefighters spent much of the day scouting the incident and confirming fire activity through aerial reconnaissance. Helicopters supported suppression efforts while crews identified management action points and prepared water sources to support aviation operations.
Active fire behavior remains possible during afternoon hours, including rapid fire spread and spotting — a condition that occurs when wind carries burning embers ahead of the main fire, starting new fires.
Hot, dry weather is expected to continue through the week. Afternoon winds and very dry conditions could support continued fire spread.
Poor overnight moisture recovery could allow the fire to remain active into the night. Fire managers expect the fire to continue spreading in multiple directions depending on wind conditions.
Suppression strategy
Firefighters will continue assessing conditions and preparing for suppression opportunities. Where terrain or fire conditions make it unsafe to work directly on the fire’s edge, crews will use indirect suppression strategies — building and strengthening containment lines in safer locations to slow the fire’s spread before engaging it directly when conditions allow.
The public is urged to stay indoors if sensitive to smoke until air quality improves.
Air quality can be monitored through the National Weather Service.
Real-time fire maps, cameras, and fire restrictions are available here.
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