Master Fire (NV)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- 5 Miles SW from Deeth, NV
- Personnel
- 27
- Complexity
- Type 3 Incident
- Fuel
- Brush (2 feet)
- Behavior
- Active, Running
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Elko, Nevada, the active Master Fire has consumed 550 acres since it started on August 24, 2026. This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October.
Nationwide, the broader landscape reflects a quieter season so far, with 2,993,191 hectares burned across the country in 2026, marking a 45 percent decrease 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 446 acres — about 1.8 km². About 50% of the perimeter is contained — over half is secured, though hotspots remain.
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 2,993,191 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 45% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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