Forleen Fire (NV)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Elko County
- Jurisdiction
- BLM · Federal land
Burning across 300 acres of federal land in Elko County, Nevada, the active Forleen Fire continues to demand attention from Bureau of Land Management resources after starting on August 24, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Nationally, the broader picture shows 3,005,648 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 45% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Nevada for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 300 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 3,005,648 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 45% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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