Horseshoe Meadows Fire, California
Horseshoe Meadows burned in California, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
38.8070, -119.8620
Current Situation
Horseshoe Meadows burned in California, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 7 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Gardnerville Ranchos (13.8 km NE), South Lake Tahoe (17.6 km NW), Gardnerville (17.8 km NE), Minden (18.4 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 121 km.
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Gardnerville Ranchos
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South Lake Tahoe
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Gardnerville
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Minden
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Kingsbury
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East Valley
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Gardnerville Ranchos at 8.6 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Horseshoe Meadows |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NVHTF-030579 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Alpine |
| Latitude | 38.80701 |
| Longitude | -119.86201 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 4:59 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Gardnerville Ranchos (8.6 mi NE), South Lake Tahoe (11 mi NW), Gardnerville (11 mi NE), Minden (11 mi NE), Kingsbury (12 mi N), East Valley (13 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 5:57 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Horseshoe Meadows Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Horseshoe Meadows Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 38.8070, -119.8620. Nearby towns include Gardnerville Ranchos (13.8 km NE), South Lake Tahoe (17.6 km NW), Gardnerville (17.8 km NE), Minden (18.4 km NE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-22.
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?
Nearby settlements include Gardnerville Ranchos (8.6 mi NE), South Lake Tahoe (11 mi NW), Gardnerville (11 mi NE), Minden (11 mi NE), Kingsbury (12 mi N), East Valley (13 mi NE).
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 7 days ago).