The Carpenter 1 wildfire burned over 27,000 acres of land which makes the area prone to heavy runoff when it rains.  The soil got so hot in areas that it has become impermeable to water. Starting on September 20th, Forest … Continue reading →

Kyle Canyon will be open to the public on Friday, July 19, at 8 a.m. Fire managers, the Humboldt-Toyiabe National Forest, and law enforcement agencies want to strongly remind the public the weather starting Saturday and continuing Sunday and Monday … Continue reading →

Cooperating agencies for the Carpenter 1 Fire met today and discussed concerns about this weekend’s weather forecast. The forecast is calling for an increased chance of rain on Friday, with a 50 percent chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday. … Continue reading →

Residents of Trout and Lovell canyons will be allowed to return to their homes after an evacuation from the Mt. Charleston fire starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 14, officials announced today. It has not yet been determined when the … Continue reading →

Updated: 07/28/13 19:00   Fire details: Total acreage burned: 27,881 or approx. 44 sq. miles Percent contained: 95% Estimated containment date: 08/18/13 Total personnel: 73 Crews: 1 Injuries: 2 Structures lost: 6 Structures threatened: 501 Cost to date: $19.9 million … Continue reading →

Here is a basic map with the communities labeled.

Updated: 07/13/13 21:00 There will be another public briefing to go over the status of the Carpenter 1 Fire. The meeting will be at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center. Here is a map.   Date: 07/14/13 … Continue reading →

A current report states that the Carpenter 1 Fire has grown to 14,108 acres. Currently the fire is said to be 5% contained which is the first time any containment has been announced for the fire. Total personnel involved have … Continue reading →