Sage Hen Fire
Active
White Pine County, Nevada · Discovered August 29, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 35 hours ago
Sage Hen Fire
The Sage Hen Fire fire has burned 0.1 acres in White Pine County, Nevada. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. It has shown no measurable growth in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 34).
Latest official update
August 1, 2026The 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…
Read the full update on InciWebPosted by the incident management team on InciWeb (inciweb.wildfire.gov).
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