Started on Oct 6, 2026.
United States todayLiveYesterday'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
- Elko County
- Complexity
- Type 4 IncidentOfficial scale from 5 to 1: a Type 1 is the most complex in the country.
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning in Elko County, Nevada, the active Jones Fire has consumed 250 acres of private land since it started on October 6, 2026. Managed as a Type 4 Incident, the fire remains ongoing as the local region approaches the tail end of its typical fire season, which runs from June to October.
This incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 3,331,321 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 39% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Nevada for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 250 acres — about 1.0 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 3,331,321 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 39% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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