Juniper Ridge Fire (NV)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Humboldt County
- Jurisdiction
- BLM · Federal land
Burning across Humboldt County, Nevada, the active Juniper Ridge Fire has charred 300 acres since it started on August 25, 2026. Satellites are picking up nine heat signatures nearby over the last 48 hours, tracking the recent spread of the federal blaze managed by the BLM.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Across the country, 3,021,962 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 45% 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 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 3,021,962 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 45% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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