Stallion 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
- Cause
- Human
- Complexity
- Type 3 Incident
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Washoe, Nevada, the active Stallion Fire has grown to 1,000 acres since it started on August 10, 2026. Satellites are picking up 26 heat detections nearby over the last 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the human-caused blaze.
A Type 3 Incident is currently managing the fire, which is unfolding during the region's typical fire season that runs from June to October. This incident contributes to a broader national landscape where 2,799,726 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 49% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Nevada for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 1,000 acres — about 4.0 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 2,799,726 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 49% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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