In early August, the town of Midas was threatened by a huge wildfire.

Midas Mountain, the Owyhee Bluffs, and many of the nearby hills were scorched, but our beloved town was not harmed, thanks to the heroic efforts of scores of firefighters, both on the ground and in the air.

We are grateful for the professional firefighters who came from all over Nevada and the West and for the many volunteers, especially those from the Battle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, the Golconda Volunteer Fire Department, and of course, our very own Midas Volunteer Fire Department.