S-1 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
Burning across private land in Washoe, Nevada, the active S-1 Fire has consumed 700 acres since it started on August 24, 2026. Satellites are picking up six heat detections in the past 48 hours, illustrating how far the fire has spread within its typical June to October fire season.
Nationwide, the broader context shows that 3,021,962 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that is 45 percent below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Nevada for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 700 acres — about 2.8 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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