Elephant Fire Gains Ground After Rain | Reno News

Elephant Fire near Loyalton, California, made major strides—jumping from 5% to 42% containment—thanks to rain and cloudy skies that gave crews a window to secure lines and tackle hot spots. Still active, it’s burned over 15,500 acres since July 11. Crews hit a snag with a sudden flare-up on the northwest side, forcing a pause in defensive burns, and warmer, drier weather is on the way. The fire is moving through old burn scars from the 2020 Loyalton Fire, fueled by sagebrush, grass, or tree debris. Nearly 500 personnel are on the ground, and the cause remains under investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da9c2164d2a5fc90