Taylor Fire Update

Updated August 21, 2024, 7:53 p.m. The 90-plus acre Taylor Fire exhibited little growth today.

The fire is burning in heavy pinyon-pine and juniper on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District-managed land, about 15 miles southeast of Ely, Nev. There is no threat to human life or property. Smoke is occasionally visible in Steptoe and Spring valleys.



Two hand crews, four engine crews and a load of smokejumpers are suppressing the fire with aerial support from multiple heavy and Single Engine Air Tankers dropping retardant and Type 3 helicopter performing water drops. The fire was first reported at approximately 3:20 p.m.

, Tuesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation..