| Monarch Fire | |
| Caption: | Monarch Fire on June 27, 2020 |
| Location: | Douglas County, Nevada, United States |
| Coordinates: | 38.878°N -119.563°W |
| Pushpin Map: | Nevada |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Nevada |
| Cost: | $931,000 |
| Date: | – |
| Area: | 23240NaN0 |
| Cause: | Lightning strike |
| Reference: | [1] [2] |
The Monarch Fire was a wildfire burning three miles south of Sierra Spirit Ranch in Douglas County, Nevada, in the United States. The fire, which was reported on June 24, 2020, was started by a lightning strike. As of June 28, 2020, it has burned 23240NaN0 and was 97 percent contained. The fire is the largest of a handful that resulted after thunderstorms moved through the area.[2]
The Monarch Fire was reported burning three miles south of Sierra Spirit Ranch on Bureau of Land Management land on June 24, 2020 around 12:41 PM.[3] The fire was started by a lightning strike and was named due to its proximity to the Monarch Mine. The mine is located between Galena Peak and Sugar Loaf.[4] Fueled by grass and pinyon-juniper, by 4:12 PM the fire had burned 8000NaN0 and was moving east. One hour later, the fire had doubled to 16000NaN0.[3] Lena Lane and Pine Nut Road 2 were closed only to fire crews and residents. Pine Nut Road 2 was reopened on June 27.[1]
As of June 28, 2020, the fire had burned 23240NaN0 and was 97 percent contained with full containment expected by June 29, 2020.[1]
The fire led to Pinenut Road 2 and Lena Lane being closed only to fire crews.[1] Smoke from the fire was visible from Carson City, Nevada.[3] As of June 27, 2020, the fire cost $931,000 to fight.[2]