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Jakes Fire near Midas burns over 82,000 acres, reaches 65% containment

The Jakes Fire near Midas has burned 82,195 acres and it is 65% contained as of Saturday morning.Authorities say crews will ...

Updated statistics for Jakes Fire released

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - There are currently 505 firefighters battling the Jakes Fire off Midas Road and Old Highway 18 in ...

Containment on the Jakes Fire doubles overnight

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - Containment on the Jakes Fire more than doubled from 32% the previous day to 65% on Friday, Aug. 8 ...