Lightning-sparked wildland fire near South Fork Dam

Heard on: Elko City and County Public Safety

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Possible wildland fire.

00:01

Tree is currently on fire.

00:03

RP advising it got struck by lightning.

00:05

It is spreading.

00:06

It's right behind South Fork Dam.

00:09

Attention to all units, we have a possible wildland fire.

00:12

Tree on fire.

00:14

RP didn't see anyone in the area right behind South Fork Dam.

00:24

Contact power company, but let them know that it's going to be impacted and follow up with updates between you and IC.

00:37

22 railroads.

00:44

Oh, and it looks like there is snow on and pretty much everything.

00:54

So on.

01:00

Copies, could you please repeat the traffic along with the you want a power line shut down?

01:08

Fire is two to 3 h away from structures.

01:14

Evac started.

8/24/2026 11:45 AM

Wildfire

Reservoir, Jiggs, NV 89815

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a possible wildland fire behind South Fork Dam, where a tree struck by lightning was on fire and spreading. The fire was reported to be several hours from nearby structures, and evacuations had begun. A power company was notified about potential impacts to power lines.