Conner Fire near Gardnerville 84 percent contained, governor tours burn area

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo receives an operational briefing Tuesday from Operations Section Chief Matt Croswait at the Conner Fire Incident Command Post.
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The U.S. Bureau of Land Management reports Wednesday morning that firefighters have made steady progress on the Conner Fire eight miles southeast of Gardnerville, with 84 percent containment and 17,714 acres burned.

Efforts to fight the fire, which began June 20, have been ongoing, with each new day bringing more containment around the fire. On Tuesday, Gov. Joe Lombardo stopped by incident command and then toured the burn area, receiving a detailed briefing on the incident.

Hazardous fuels reduction projects such as brush thinning and strategic fire breaks were highlighted as key factors in reducing fire intensity and supporting effective suppression operations, according to the BLM. Lombardo was told these treatments gave firefighters a critical advantage in slowing the fire’s progression and protecting nearby communities.

Though the fire has died down, it remains a dynamic incident as crews continue to work strengthening control lines and protect surrounding communities, infrastructure and wildlife and vegetation.

Wednesday will focus on on mop-up operations, which involve extinguishing any remaining hot spots inside the fire line to prevent re-ignition. Crews worked to secure containment lines and patrolled the fire perimeter to ensure the fire stayed within controlled boundaries.

In areas where work has been completed, firefighters began backhauling equipment, a process that includes removing hose, tools, and other supplies no longer needed in the field. They also cleared debris, helping reduce hazards and prepare the area for post-fire recovery work, like erosion control and landscape repair.

Firefighters will continue deepening mop-up operations on the northeastern edge of the fire, where fuels like dense vegetation and heat-retaining soils require thorough cooling. Firefighters will continue patrolling and monitoring the perimeter, especially in previously active areas.

Teams are beginning to reorganize and “right-size” the response, a term that refers to adjusting resources to match current needs. This ensures a more cost-efficient and effective operation, scaling down where appropriate while still maintaining safety and preparedness.

Personnel are also beginning to evaluate suppression repair needs, the work done to repair or minimize impacts to land and resources caused by firefighting activities. This critical phase of rehabilitation helps ensure ecosystem recovery and protects communities from post-fire hazards like flooding and erosion. As suppression operations scale down in certain areas, crews are recontouring dozer lines, installing water bars to reduce runoff, and reseeding to support vegetation regrowth and long-term land health.

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