Hawk Fire (NV)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Washoe County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Spanning 10,523 acres of private land in Washoe County, Nevada, the active Hawk Fire has been burning since August 22, 2026. Satellites are picking up 39 heat signatures clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the active front.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader picture shows 2,982,133 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 46% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Nevada for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 10,523 acres — about 43 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 2,982,133 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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