$20,000 Reward
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for starting the Martin Fire. Anyone with information about this fire or individuals who may be responsible, please contact BLM law enforcement at 775-857-3511.
In addition to the BLM reward, Snyder Plumbing of Winnemucca is offering $1,000, Humboldt County is offering $7,000, and the Stewart family of 96 Ranch is offering $10,000 for a total of $20,000.
The Martin Fire, named for the Martin Creek area, started between 9:00-11:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 4 approximately seven miles north of Paradise Valley, Nevada. The Martin Fire has burned 435,569 acres and is currently 98% contained.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.