Martin Fire

Martin Fire
LocationNevada, United States of America
Statistics
Burned area439,230 acres (177,750 ha)
Ignition
CauseCaused by a human, specifics unknown. Spread by dry, hot, and windy conditions.

Martin Fire was a wildfire in northern Nevada, United States, that started on Monday, July 5, 2018. The fire burned a total area of 439,230 acres.[1][2] It was the largest fire in Nevada's history, and one of the biggest in the U.S.[3][4][5] The blaze destroyed six ranches, grazing land, and animal habitats.[4]

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