Robison Metal Recycling

08/05/2026

07/13/2026

FIRE UPDATE: July 13 @1545 PM.

The fire is contained but will continue to smolder for the next several days.

There is no need to evacuate. Please remain cautious and keep your windows closed while smoke remains in the area.

FIRE UPDATE: July 13, 2026

The fire remains contained to the debris pile at Robison Metal Recycling. BLM crews have returned to base, and there is no current threat of the fire spreading into a wildfire.

Winnemucca Rural Fire District crews will remain on scene to monitor the area and confirm the fire is fully extinguished. Humboldt County is providing water tankers to refill fire apparatus, and HGH EMS remains staged as a precaution.

As of this update, no injuries have been reported.

Humboldt County Emergency Management provided additional drinking water for firefighters. Robison Metal Recycling supplied ice to keep water and Gatorade cold for crews working at the scene.

Thank you to community members for avoiding the area, keeping access routes open, and helping protect our first responders.

Thank you to Winnemucca Rural Fire District, Winnemucca City Fire, BLM, and Humboldt General Hospital Ambulance and Rescue for their response and continued work.

07/13/2026

We do have a fire on site, Please stay away so that Emergency vehicles can get to this fire. Everyone is safe- no one was hurt. Please pray for our firefighters and everyone that is helping. Thank you to all our firefighters helping to get this under control and hopefully out soon

05/19/2026