The Pyramid Fire is now 100% contained, according to the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center's official Twitter page.

The fire burned 287 acres. Investigators say the fire was started by target shooters who fled the area without reporting the fire.

The fire started June 3, 2016. It burned in sage and grass.

“Awareness that wildfires can occur from shooting is the most important thing," Shane McDonald, BLM interagency fire management officer, said in a statement. "If people are aware that it can happen, we hope they will make safer choices.”

The BLM noted target shooting has caused other fires in Nevada, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona and Washington

“Many of those fires could have been prevented or stopped had the shooters been prepared or refrained from shooting during hot, dry and windy conditions,” the BLM said.

The fire started about 2 miles north of Mullen Pass in the Painted Hills Range near Pyramid Lake.

The BLM asks anyone with information about the fire or who caused it to call the BLM at 775-885-6117.

“Because of the wet winter and spring there is a significant increase of fuels we have not seen in previous years.” said Shane McDonald, Interagency Fire Management Officer. “I would like to remind the community to be very aware of the increased chance of wildfire due to drying conditions and increased vegetation.”

For people firing guns on public lands, the BLM offers these tips:

• Bring a container of water. A 5-gallon bucket of water readily available while shooting could prevent a disaster if a fire does start.

• Bring a shovel. Use the shovel to dig a trench around your targets before shooting to ensure that any fire caused by sparks can be easily contained.

• Shoot at quality steel targets designed to minimize risks to both the shooter and the environment. Don’t shoot steel targets during hot, dry and windy conditions.

• Place your targets on dirt or gravel areas clear of vegetation. Placing a target in dry grass increases the risk of fire.

• Don’t shoot trash and remove your spent cartridges. Trash like old couches and TVs can often be found illegally dumped on public land but can be dangerous fire hazards when shot.

• Be aware that all types of ammunition can start fires under the right conditions but steel core ammunition is especially dangerous. To avoid a chance of sparking, do not use steel core ammunition and always avoid shooting in rocky areas.

• Don’t use exploding targets.

• Don’t smoke. Even if you’re following all safety precautions for shooting, you can still easily start a wildfire by smoking. If you’re shooting in a dry location, make sure that all cigarette butts are properly extinguished or avoid smoking at all.