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ELY — A large fire near Elko County’s southern border and three other blazes further south have burned about 22,640 acres, according to the Bureau of Land Management.

Firefighters suppressing the Lages Fire, about 60 miles north of Ely in White Pine County, continued today to secure the fire perimeter and begin mop-up to minimize the fire threat.

The approximately 9,000-acre fire is 65-percent contained. Full containment is expected by Tuesday. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Assisting the BLM is the Nevada Division of Forestry and Forest Service.

The Middle Ridge Fire, burning about 25 miles southeast of Caliente in Lincoln County, is 40-percent contained after burning 11,300 acres. Portions of the Middle Ridge Fire received precipitation Saturday night, aiding containment objectives. Full containment of the lightning-ignited fire is expected by Wednesday. Beaver Dam State Park remains closed. The BLM is being assisted by the Lincoln County Fire Protection District, NDF, Utah Division of Forestry, and Forest Service.

The approximately 1,500-acre Cottonwood Fire, about 15 miles southeast of Pioche in Lincoln County, is also 40-percent contained. Full containment of the lightning-ignited fire is anticipated by Thursday. Portions of the Cottonwood also received precipitation yesterday.