Ward Fire Update: Containment and Weather Watch | Reno News

The Ward Fire, now at 8,700 acres and 35% contained, is a major wildfire south of Ely with nearly 600 personnel battling flames that began July 31. Crews are connecting control lines and focusing on the southeast side of Ward Peak while building containment near Lowry Canyon. Weather threats loom with dry lightning and 50 mph winds triggering Red Flag Warnings. Evacuations remain at Level One—be ready to go. The area is closed for firefighting safety, erosion control is underway, and brush-clearing efforts are targeting homes north of Lowry Canyon. Stay updated via White Pine County Sheriff’s Facebook page. 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/3d7ef3c1a909e61e