Elephant Fire Smoke Lingers | Reno News

Elephant Fire near Sierra and Plumas County is now 92% contained, having scorched over 13,000 acres—mostly grass with some brush and timber. Smoke lingers from smoldering hot spots inside fire lines, expected to persist as they burn out naturally. Crews finished northwest repairs and are shifting to other tasks. Weather’s turning hotter and drier, with temps hitting the low 90s and humidity in single digits—perfect conditions for lingering smoke. The fire even crossed the scar from the 2020 Loyalton Fire. Cause remains under investigation, with the next update scheduled for Friday, July 24. 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/b265baa729c6a698