Fish Fire

Active

White Pine County, Nevada · Discovered August 22, 2026

0.1 acres
Size
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Contained
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24h growth
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Personnel

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 17 hours ago

Current situation

Fish Fire

Active fire
Air quality · Good
AQI 43

The Fish Fire fire has burned 0.1 acres in White Pine County, Nevada. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 43).

Latest official update

August 1, 2026

The Ward Fire began on July 31, 2026 near Ward Mountain, approximately nine miles south of Ely, Nevada. The fire is burning in sagebrush, pinyon‑juniper, and mixed conifer fuels in steep and rugged terrain. The fire is being managed under a full‑suppression strategy.Resources from federal, state, local, and cooperating agencies are working to limit fire spread and protect values at risk. A combination of ground and aerial firefighting tactics is being used to slow movement through difficult terrain and support containment efforts. Priorities for the incident include firefighter and public…

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