Independence Valley Volunteer Fire Department

Independence Valley Volunteer Fire Department The official page of Independence Valley VFD, located in Tuscarora, Nevada. We now provide EMS services to the surrounding area.

Stay up to date on valley emergencies and happenings through our page in and around Tuscarora!

08/02/2026
🚨New Wildland Fire start- 15 Miles North of Midas🚨
07/26/2026

🚨New Wildland Fire start- 15 Miles North of Midas🚨

CHIMNEY FIRE—MIDAS FIRE UPDATE
July 26, 2026 | 3:25 p.m.

The fire is estimated at approximately 3,500 acres and remains active.

There are currently no major threats to larger communities. Several small homesteads are located in the area, and fire crews are actively monitoring and protecting those properties.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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NEW WILDLAND FIRE — 15 MILES NORTH OF MIDAS
July 26, 2026 | 8:17 a.m.

Resources are responding to a new wildland fire approximately 15 miles north of Midas, above the Little Humboldt Wilderness Study Area.

The fire is near the Humboldt–Elko county line, southeast of Chimney Reservoir.

Please avoid the area and watch for responding fire crews and equipment. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Tuscarora, NV
89834

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(775) 738-9960 or 911

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