Fire danger remains high headed into Labor Day weekend, officials warn

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Officials with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are warning people that fire danger remains high headed into Labor Day weekend. “Due to the prolonged record heat this summer and exceptionally dry conditions across Nevada and eastern California, most areas are still showing very high to extreme fuels conditions,” said Gwen Sanchez, Fire Management Officer for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. “This means that any new wildfire has the potential to spread rapidly and burn intensely right from the start. Because of all the fires happening in the west resources are thin so it is more important than ever to prevent human-caused wildfires.”

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