Started on Sep 16, 2026.
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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Quick facts
- Location
- Nevada County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across 297 acres of private land in Nevada County, California, the active Floriston Fire has maintained a steady footprint with three heat signatures detected by NASA FIRMS over the past 48 hours. Satellites are picking up a low heat signature from the incident, which started on September 16, 2026, amid the region's typical fire season that spans from June to October.
This incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 3,226,886 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 41% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in California for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 297 acres — about 1.2 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 3,226,886 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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