New Pass Fire
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39.6988, -117.4870
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Agency-reported size for New Pass Fire · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
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Size reported at approximately 500 acres (202 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 1,500 acres (607 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Nevada (currently ranked #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | New Pass |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NVCCD-030614 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Nevada |
| Location | Austin, Churchill |
| Latitude | 39.69879 |
| Longitude | -117.48700 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 10:24 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,500 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 22 |
| Estimated cost | $500,000 |
| Fuel | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 8:20 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The New Pass Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,500 acres (607 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The New Pass Fire is located in Nevada, United States at approximately 39.6988, -117.4870.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-26.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 9 minutes ago).