Mcconnell Fire (Nevada)
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 in Humboldt, Nevada, the active McConnell Fire has grown to 500 acres since it was first reported on August 25, 2026. Managed by the BLM on federal land, the incident unfolds amid the region's typical fire season, which traditionally spans from June to October.
Nationwide, the broader wildfire landscape reveals that 3,021,962 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 45% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Nevada for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 1,100 acres — about 4.5 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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