Nevada Wildfire Somewhat Contained RENO, Nev. Elsewhere in the West, fire crews tried to contain smaller wildfires in California and New Mexico. The lightning-sparked blaze broke out Thursday and was declared fully contained Saturday. But wind gusting to 40 mph fanned it back to life Sunday, forcing the evacuation of a 60-space RV park when the fire came within a mile.
Pyramid Lake is crowded with campers, boaters and anglers over the Memorial Day weekend.
Monday's forecast called for possible afternoon winds of 20 mph, but officials were encouraged by slightly lower temperatures and higher humidity. There was no immediate threat to any structures, officials said In Northern California, a forest fire whipped by strong wind charred 2,200 acres just west of the town of Susanville. More than 1,000 firefighters were battling the blaze that broke out Sunday on private timberland. It was about 35 percent contained. The fire has not damaged any homes or other structures, officials said.